Month / September 2016

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New #foodsafety #recall #undeclared #walnut #allergen in mislabeled Cafe Valley mini muffins

Café Valley Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared (Walnuts) In 12ct Banana Nut Mini Muffins Labeled as 12ct Lemon Poppy Seed Mini Muffins

September 26, 2016

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Consumers

Café Valley Inc. 
623-866-7383

Media

Nate Hocking 
602-336-2142
 

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Café Valley of Marion, Indiana is recalling 543 cases of Banana nut mini muffins labeled as Lemon poppy seed mini muffins, because they may contain undeclared walnuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to walnuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
Product was distributed to wholesale distributors in Kansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Missouri, Ohio, Massachusetts, Vermont, Alabama, and Illinois.
The product is Café Valley Brand 12ct Banana Nut mini muffins, with a Lemon Poppy Seed mini muffin label. Date code 160803 ink jet printed on top near the label.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing walnuts was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of walnuts, as it was misbranded with a lemon poppy seed label. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a partial roll of the previous run of product labels, which was inserted into the production of the banana nut production run.
Consumers who have purchased the Café Valley Mini Muffins are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company customer service Monday through Friday from 7:30am-4:30pm, phone: 623-866-7383.
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New #foodsafety #recall possible #foreign #plastic in 132,520 lbs of Tyson chicken nugget products

Tyson Foods Inc. Recalls Chicken Nugget Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Class I Recall089-2016
Health Risk: HighSep 27, 2016
Congressional and Public Affairs
Maria Machuca
(202) 720-9113
Press@fsis.usda.gov
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2016 – Tyson Foods Inc., a Sedalia, Mo. establishment, is recalling approximately 132,520 pounds of fully cooked chicken nugget products that may be contaminated with hard plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The fully cooked Panko Chicken Nuggets items were produced on July 18, 2016. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF Only)]
  • 5-lb. bag containing “Tyson FULLY COOKED PANKO CHICKEN NUGGETS” with a “Best If Used By” date of July 18, 2017 and case code 2006SDL03 and 2006SDL33.
  • 20-lb. bulk packages containing “SPARE TIME Fully Cooked, Panko Chicken Nuggets, Nugget Shaped Chicken Breast Pattie Fritters With Rib Meat” with a production date of July 18, 2016 and case code 2006SDL03.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 13556” printed adjacent to the “Best If Used By” date on the back of the package. The 20-pound cases were shipped for institutional use in Pennsylvania and the five-pound bags were shipped to retail locations nationally.
The problem was discovered after the firm received consumer complaints regarding foreign material contamination of chicken nugget products. According to Tyson Foods, the plastic material ranged in size from 21mm in length and 6.5mm in diameter and may have come from a round, hard plastic rod used to connect a plastic transfer belt. The firm said the products pass through a metal detector, but the plastic is not detectable to this technology.
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 Tyson Foods’ Consumer Relations at (866) 328-3156. Media with questions about the recall can contact Worth Sparkman-Public Relations, Corporate Affairs, at (479) 290-6358.
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New #foodsafety #recall #undeclared #milk #allergen in McCain Foods Frozen Onion Rings under 4 brands

McCain Foods USA, Inc. Announces a Product Recall Impacting Frozen Onion Rings Sold and Distributed Under Four Separate Private Label Retail Brands

September 23, 2016

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Consumers

McCain Foods
630-857-4329

Media

McCain US Communications
 communications.usa@mccain.com 
630-857-4931

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Lisle, IL – McCain Foods USA, Inc. today announced it is voluntarily recalling retail, frozen onion ring products due to the use of incorrect packaging that does not declare milk as one of the ingredients. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
These frozen onion ring products are sold under the following brands/retail locations: Save-A-Lot Stores (40oz Bag of Frozen Breaded Diced Onion Rings, Premium Pick 5 Mix and Match Brand), Krasdale Brand (16oz Bag of Frozen Onion Rings), Spartan Brand (20oz Bag of Frozen Onion Rings) and Shur Fine Brand (16oz Bag of Frozen Onion Rings). No other products are impacted by this recall.
The products being recalled have been manufactured after October 20th, 2015 and prior to September 23, 2016. The production date code will begin with the letter “V” on the bag. Production date is documented on the bag via the following format: VYYMMDD. V=Production Plant Impacted By Recall. YY = Year. MM = Month. DD=Day.& Therefore, packages with date codes after October 20, 2015 [V151020] and prior to September 23, 2016 [V160923] are a part of the recall.
Consumers who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk are advised to check their freezers and should throw out unused product or return any of it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.
Food safety remains a top priority for McCain Foods USA, Inc. and we have full confidence that all appropriate steps are being taken to protect our consumers. McCain is working cooperatively with the FDA and retailers to ensure the affected products are removed from the marketplace.
Consumers with concerns or questions about the recall should contact McCain Foods at (630) 857-4329.
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New #foodsafety #recall possible #Listeria #contamination of Mt. Kisco Smokehouse Smoked Salmon

Mt Kisco Smokehouse Recalls Smoked Salmon Because of Possible Health Risk

September 26, 2016

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Consumers

Mt Kisco Smokehouse
 (914) 244-0702

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Mt Kisco Smokehouse of Mt Kisco, NY, is voluntarily recalling two types of smoked salmon because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
Atlantic Smoked Salmon Whole 
lot # 13723516 USE BY 09 12 16
lot # 12125316 USE BY 09 30 16
Sliced – Smoked ATLANTIC SALMON, Net Wt. 8 Oz (225.89) 
lot # 12125116 USE BY 09 28 16
lot # 12125216 USE BY 09 29 16
lot # 11325716 USE BY 10 03 16
lot # 11325816 USE BY 10 05 16
Product was distributed in New York and Connecticut through retail stores and restaurants between 9/6/2016 to 9/16/2016.
The whole product is packed in an unlabeled paper box and delivered to restaurants.  The sliced product is sold in a clear plastic package and labeled on the back with lot and use by date.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by the FDA inspection revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in floor drains and cracks in the floor.
The production of the product has been suspended while FDA and the company continue to investigate the source of the problem.
Consumers who have purchased the items are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 914-244-0702, Monday through Saturday 9:00 am – 5:30 pm, EST. 
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New #foodsafety #recall possible #pecan #walnut #milk #soy #allergens in Good Sense Cranberries ‘N More

Waymouth Farms, Inc. Issues an Allergy Alert on Undeclared Pecans, Walnuts, Milk and Soy in Good Sense Cranberries ‘N More

September 23, 2016

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Waymouth Farms, Inc has initiated a voluntary recall of Good Sense® Cranberries ‘N More 6 oz (170g) with a Freshest if used by date of 8/16/2017 A 15:00 through Freshest if used by 8/16/2017 A 23:00 after discovering that inadvertently other allergens were packed into the Good Sense® Cranberries ‘N More package. Only 2640 packages were impacted. No other Good Sense® products are affected.
People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to pecans, walnuts, wheat, milk and soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. If you are a consumer and have purchased this product, please return the product to your retailer for a full refund or replacement.
Product Description: Good Sense® Cranberries ‘N More 6 oz (170g)
Freshest if Used by Date: Freshest if used by 8/16/17 A 15:00 through Freshest if used by 8/16/2017 A 23:00
The quality and safety of our products is the top priority for Waymouth Farms, Inc. We apologize to our retail customers and consumers and sincerely regret any inconvenience. We are working and cooperating fully with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on this voluntary recall.
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New #foodsafety #recall undeclared #milk #allergen in “Vrindavan” Cow Ghee

Urgent Allergy Alert: “Vrindavan” Cow Ghee Recall due to Undeclared Milk Allergen

September 9, 2016

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Consumers

Mahesh Maheshwari
 (866) 777-7767

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Sabji Mandi
72-30, 37th Avenue
Jackson Heights, NY 11378
Dear valued customer:
This is to inform you of our product recall involving:
 “VRINDAVAN” COW GHEE – ENTIRE STOCK, SUPPLIED BEFORE SEPTEMBER 9TH, 2016 IN THE FOLLOWING SIZES PACKED IN CLEAR GLASS JARS.
2 fl. oz. (UPC #753642000999)
8 fl. oz. (UPC #753642001002)
16 fl. oz. (UPC #753642001002)
32 fl. oz. (UPC #753642001019)
64 fl. oz. (UPC #753642001033)
128 fl. oz.   (UPC #753642001040)
See enclosed picture of the “VRINDAVAN” COW GHEE jar.
This voluntary recall has been initiated on September 9th, 2016 due to an undeclared milk allergen on “VRINDAVAN” COW GHEE labeling. Consumers who are allergic to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
We encourage you to immediately examine your inventory and quarantine the entire stock of “VRINDAVAN” COW GHEE until September 9th, 2016. In addition, if you may have further distributed it, please identify your customers and notify them at once of this product recall. Your notification to your customers may be enhanced by including a copy of this recall notification letter.
Those who have purchased “VRINDAVAN” COW GHEE should return the product to its place of purchase for a full refund.
This recall should be carried out to the wholesale, retail, consumer and user level. Your assistance is appreciated and necessary to prevent a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction to consumers.
No allergic reaction has been reported to date.
This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.
We ask you that you please complete and return the enclosed response form as soon as possible.
If you have any questions, call Mahesh Maheshwari at (866) 777-7767.
Mahesh Maheshwari
President
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New #foodsafety #recall possible #shellfish #allergen in commercial sized canned beans

Limited Number of Canned Vegetable Products, Primarily Non-Retail, Recalled for Possible Allergen Risk

September 23, 2016

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Consumers

 1-800-543-3090

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Walnut Creek, CA – Sager Creek Foods, Inc., a subsidiary of Del Monte Foods, Inc., announced a recall of approximately 15,000 shipped cases of FIELD PEAS WITH SNAPS and GREEN BEAN PRODUCTS, primarily non-retail, which may have the potential for trace amounts of shellfish contamination. A customer alerted Sager Creek to the incident.
Of the 15,000 cases being recalled, 14,761 (98.5 percent) were distributed to foodservice customers. The product was shipped to 22 states: (AL, AR, CO, IL, MD, MO, MS, FL, GA, KS, KY, LA, OK, PA, NC, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV).
No illnesses have been reported in connection with this issue to date. There is no risk for people who do not have a shellfish allergy.
The products are sold in 106 ounce metal cans with Best By Dates of JUN 01 19 printed on the top and contain the following UPC codes and product names:
0 34700 01224 4   Allens Cut Green Beans
0 34700 01224 7 Allens Cracker Barrel Label
0 74865 12172 9 Reliance BL Cut Green Beans
7 58108 01041 3 Monarch SWD Cut Green Beans
7 58108 01048 2 Monarch Mixed Cut Green Beans
8 06795 04718 9 Silver Source SH/C Green Beans
0 74865 02895 9 Reliance MX/SH Cut Green Beans
0 34700 63214 8 Allens Field Peas with Snaps
Shellfish is an allergen that can cause serious and sometimes fatal reaction in people with shellfish allergy. Shellfish allergy symptoms differ from person to person and it may include hives, watery eyes, swelling of face, lips, tongue and hands, coughing & wheezing, vomiting, diarrhea, or anaphylaxis.
If customers or consumers have any of the listed products with the indicated UPC codes and Best By dates, they should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company by calling the toll-free hotline at 1-800-543-3090, Monday-Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Eastern Time or by logging onto www.delmontefoods.com.
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New #foodsafety #recall of #uninspected Kiwi Care Package Canned Spaghetti with Sausage products

Kiwi Care Package Company Recalls Wattie’s Canned Spaghetti With Sausage Products Distributed Without Benefit Of Import Inspection

Class I Recall088-2016
Health Risk: HighSep 24, 2016
En Español
Congressional and Public Affairs
Jeremy J. Emmert 
(202) 720-9113
Press@fsis.usda.gov 
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24, 2016 – Kiwi Care Package Company, a South Tahoe, Calif., establishment, is recalling approximately 90 pounds of Wattie’s canned spaghetti with sausage that was not presented at the U.S. point of entry for inspection and was received from a New Zealand establishment that was not eligible to export product to the U.S., the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. Without the benefit of full inspection, a possibility of adverse health consequences exists.
The product was imported on September 1, 2016. The following products are subject to recall: [Labels (PDF Only)]
  • 137 cans weighing 300 grams each labeled “Wattie’s Spaghetti with Sausages ‘100% Lamb & BEEF.’”
The products subject to recall bear New Zealand establishment number “PH233”. The product was sold through the internet.
The problem was discovered on September 22, 2016, by FSIS during routine monitoring of import shipments. On September 23, 2016, FSIS confirmed that there was a failure to present shipment and the products were already in commerce without receiving FSIS re-inspection upon entry to the United States. Additionally, it was determined that the product was not produced by an establishment in New Zealand eligible to export to the United States.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction 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 Katie Joll, owner at info@kiwicarepackage.com.
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New #foodsafety #recall of #uninspected RFG Canada Meat & Poultry Pizza Products

RFG Canada Inc. Recalls Meat and Poultry Pizza Products Distributed Without Benefit of Import Inspection

Class I Recall086-2016
Health Risk: HighSep 22, 2016
Congressional and Public Affairs
Benjamin A. Bell
(202) 720-9113
Press@fsis.usda.gov
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2016 – RFG Canada Inc., a Toronto, Ontario establishment, is recalling approximately 1,250 pounds of meat and poultry pizza products imported from Canada and not presented to FSIS for re-inspection upon entry to the United States, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. Without the benefit of full inspection, a possibility of adverse health consequences exists.
The self-rising chicken bacon ranch and thin crust pepperoni pizzas were produced in Canada on March 3 and August 17, 2016 and imported to the United States on/around Sept. 13, 2016. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF Only)]
  • 30.3 oz. packages of “WEIS Self-Rising Pizza; Chicken Bacon Ranch” containing the UPC code 041497028337 and Canada Establishment 411 and best by date MAY 16 2017.
  • 20.2 oz. packages of “WEIS Thin Crust Pepperoni Pizza 3 Pack” containing the UPC code 041497026524 and Canada Establishment 411 and best by date DEC 01 2016.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “Canada Est. 411.” These items were shipped to retail locations in Maryland, New York, and Pennsylvania.
The problem was discovered on Sept. 16, 2016, by the FSIS import inspector during routine monitoring of shipments destined for their assignment. On Sept. 20, 2016, FSIS confirmed that there was a failure to present shipment and the products were already in commerce without receiving FSIS re-inspection upon entry to the United States.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction 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 and media with questions about the recall can contact Joe Ricci, Chief Executive Officer, at (416) 798-9900 ext. 221.
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New #foodsafety #recall possible #Listeria #contamination in certain Blue Bell Ice Cream

Blue Bell Ice Cream Recalls Select Products Containing Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Pieces Purchased From Outside Supplier Aspen Hills Due To Possible Health Risk

September 21, 2016

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Consumers

Customer Service
979-836-7977

Media

  media@bluebell.com 
979-830-9830

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Brenham, TX – Blue Bell Ice Cream is voluntarily recalling select products produced in its Sylacauga, Alabama, plant because they were made with a chocolate chip cookie dough ingredient supplied by a third party supplier Aspen Hills, Inc., due to the potential for it to contain Listeria monocytogenes.
Listeria monocytogenes which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
This recall covers the following products.
Blue Bell Ice Cream Half Gallons: Code Dates
Blue Bell Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough 082618226
Blue Bell Cookie Two Step 080418222, 081818224
Blue Bell Ice Cream Pints: Code Dates
Blue Bell Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough 081518242, 082418242
The products can be identified by the code date found on the bottom of the carton. The products produced with the chocolate chip cookie dough pieces were distributed in the following ten states Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
No illnesses have been reported to date. Blue Bell identified a potential problem through intensified internal testing and notified Aspen Hills. Aspen Hills then issued a voluntary recall of the products supplied to Blue Bell. Although our products in the marketplace have passed our test and hold program, which requires that finished product samples test negative for Listeria monocytogenes, Blue Bell is initiating this recall out of an abundance of caution. This recall is being conducted in cooperation with the FDA.
Consumers should not eat the recalled products and are encouraged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
We continue to work closely with our regulatory agencies, and we remain committed to ensuring we are producing safe products for our consumers to enjoy. For more information, consumers with questions may call 979-836-7977, Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. CST.
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