Month / November 2016

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New #foodsafety #recall #undeclared #milk & #fish #allergen in Blue Crab Mini Crab Cakes

Product Label Missing Milk and Fish Allergen Advisory in Blue Crab Mini Crab Cakes

November 23, 2016

Contact

Consumers

Brendan Sweeny
410-912-2000

Media

Todd Conway
410-912-2000

Announcement

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Salisbury, Maryland – Handy Seafood Incorporated (“Handy”) is voluntarily recalling approximately 71 cases of Blue Crab Mini Crab Cakes, as identified on Attachment A. The voluntary recall is limited to this product which was distributed to Whole Foods stores in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maine, Connecticut, and Rhode Island between November 11, 2016 and November 23, 2016. Whole Foods has confirmed that less than 60 individual trays of the product have been sold to the public. The voluntary recall is being made because of Handy’s discovery during a routine review of its recipe that the product contains milk byproducts and anchovies which are known allergens but which are not declared on the label, a copy of which is below.
There have been no confirmed reports of illnesses or reaction due to the consumption of this product. The product should be returned to the store where it was purchased for a refund or contact Handy directly for refund if product is thrown away.
Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Brendan Sweeny at 410-912-2000. Media with questions about the recall can contact Todd Conway at 410-912-2000.
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New #foodsafety #recall #undeclared #milk #allergen in Harvest Snap Black Pepper Snap Pea Crisps

Calbee North America Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk In Harvest Snap Black Pepper Snap Pea Crisps

November 23, 2016

Contact

Consumers

Steve Sobba
ssobba@calbeena.com
707-427-2500

Announcement

Boardman, OR – Calbee is recalling 3,588 cases of Harvest Snap Black Pepper snap pea crisps are in 3.3 oz bags and have Lot Number MAR 31 17 0141 S. Harvest Snap Black Pepper snap pea crisps may actually contain Harvest Snap Wasabi Ranch snap pea crisps which contain dairy ingredients. Dairy allergens are not labeled on the Harvest Snap Black Pepper snap pea crisps. People with a dairy allergy or sensitivity run the risk of a serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. The product was sold through Publix Super Market stores in Florida on October 3rd and 4th, 2016.
No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to date and no other Calbee North America products are involved in this recall.
All retail outlets that sell this product have been notified to remove the product with affected date code from their shelves and warehouses immediately.
Consumers who have purchased this product are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (707) 427-2500 Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm Pacific Standard Time.
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New #foodsafety #recall #undeclared #peanut #allergen in Anderson’s Pumpkin Ice Cream Pies

Anderson’s Frozen Custard issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in Pumpkin Ice Cream Pies

November 22, 2016

Contact

Consumers

 716-875-6805

 

Announcement

Anderson’s Frozen Custard is recalling its “Pumpkin Ice Cream Pies” Because they may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have allergies to peanuts run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
The pumpkin pies were distributed in Erie and Niagara counties, through Anderson’s Locations and through Oliver’s Chocolates in Batavia. The product comes in a 9” clear dome plastic container. All lot numbers are included.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing peanuts was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of peanuts.
Consumers who purchased Anderson’s pumpkin Ice cream pies are urged to return them to any Anderson’s location for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact the company at 716-875-6805.
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New #foodsafety #recall #undeclared #wheat #allergen in You-Ka Fresh Ramune And You-Ka Punch Ramune

JFC International Inc. Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Wheat In You-Ka Fresh Ramune And You-Ka Punch Ramune

November 23, 2016

Contact

Consumers

JFC International
consserv@jfc.com
1-800-633-1004

Announcement

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Los Angeles, CA – JFC International Inc. is voluntarily recalling the following confectionery products because they may contain undeclared wheat. People who have allergies to wheat run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the products.
The products were distributed to retail stores and other foodservice operators in the states of CA, CT, MA, NJ, and NY.
JFC International Inc. is recalling the following products:
Product Size Jan Code/Bar code Code (YYYY.MM.DD)
You-ka Fresh Ramune 3.87 ounces 4 902486 308594 Best By 2017.11.15 or before
You-ka Punch Ramune 3.87 ounces 4 902486 111064 Best By 2017.11.15 or before
The You-ka Fresh Ramune comes in a pink package, and the You-ka Punch Ramune comes in a blue package.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the sugar ingredients used in the products may have been contaminated by wheat.
JFC has immediately responded to this issue and have already taken action to stop sales and distribution of the affected product.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-633-1004, Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM PST or via e-mail at consserv@jfc.com.
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New #foodsafety #recall #undeclared #milk & #fish #allergen in Whole Foods Blue Crab Mini Crab Cakes

Handy Seafood Recall: Product Label Missing Milk and Fish Allergen Advisory in Whole Foods Blue Crab Mini Crab Cakes

November 23, 2016

Contact

Consumers

Brendan Sweeny
410-912-2000

Media

Todd Conway
410-912-2000

Announcement

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Salisbury, Maryland – Handy Seafood Incorporated (“Handy”) is voluntarily recalling approximately 71 cases of Blue Crab Mini Crab Cakes, as identified on Attachment A. The voluntary recall is limited to this product which was distributed to Whole Foods stores in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maine, Connecticut, and Rhode Island between November 11, 2016 and November 23, 2016. Whole Foods has confirmed that less than 60 individual trays of the product have been sold to the public. The voluntary recall is being made because of Handy’s discovery during a routine review of its recipe that the product contains milk byproducts and anchovies which are known allergens but which are not declared on the label, a copy of which is below.
There have been no confirmed reports of illnesses or reaction due to the consumption of this product. The product should be returned to the store where it was purchased for a refund or contact Handy directly for refund if product is thrown away.
Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Brendan Sweeny at 410-912-2000. Media with questions about the recall can contact Todd Conway at 410-912-2000.
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New #foodsafety #recall possible #Listeria #contamination of Hale & Hearty Ready-To-Eat Chicken Chili Soup

Hale and Hearty Soups, LLC Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Chili Soup Due To Possible Listeria Contamination

Class I Recall113-2016
Health Risk: HighNov 22, 2016
En Español
Congressional and Public Affairs
Maria Machuca
(202) 720-9113
Press@fsis.usda.gov
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2016 – Hale and Hearty Soups, LLC, a Brooklyn, N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 455 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken chili soup product that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The ready-to-eat chicken chili soup product was produced and packaged on Nov. 9, 2016. The following products are subject to recall: [View Label (PDF Only)]
  • 6.9-lb. bags containing “CHICKEN CHILI SOUP” with an “Expires:12/09” date.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-34800” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to food service distributors in Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Vermont.
The problem was discovered during routine FSIS verification testing. There have been no confirmed reports of illness or adverse health effects due to consumption of the products subject to this recall.
Consumption of food contaminated with L. monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects older adults, persons with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women and their newborns. Less commonly, persons outside these risk groups are affected.
Listeriosis can cause fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms. An invasive infection spreads beyond the gastrointestinal tract. In pregnant women, the infection can cause miscarriages, stillbirths, premature delivery or life-threatening infection of the newborn. In addition, serious and sometimes fatal infections can occur in older adults and persons with weakened immune systems. Listeriosis is treated with antibiotics. Persons in the higher-risk categories who experience flu-like symptoms within two months after eating contaminated food should seek medical care and tell the health care provider about eating the contaminated food.
FSIS and the company are concerned that some of this recalled product may be in food service distribution refrigerators.
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.
Members of the media with questions regarding the recall can contact Marc Scheineson, Regulatory Counsel, at (202) 344-5848. Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Paul Schwartz, Vice President of Food Service, at (212) 255-2400 Ext. 2025.
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New #foodsafety #recall #undeclared #milk & #soy #allergen in 5,022 lbs of Au Jus labled as pork gravy

H.J. Heinz Co. Recalls Products Incorrectly Labeled As Pork Gravy Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Class I Recall111-2016
Health Risk: HighNov 22, 2016
En Español
Congressional and Public Affairs
Felicia Thompson
(202) 720-9113
Press@fsis.usda.gov
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2016 – H.J. Heinz Co., a Muscatine, Iowa, establishment, initiated a recall on Nov. 19, 2016, of approximately 5,022 pounds of bistro au jus gravy product that is incorrectly labeled as pork gravy due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The au jus gravy product contains milk and soy, known allergens, which are not declared on the incorrect labeling for pork gravy.
The au jus gravy labeled incorrectly as pork gravy was produced on June 4, 2016. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF Only)]
  • 558 cases containing 12 – 12-oz. jars (per case) of “HEINZ HOMESTYLE BISTRO AU JUS GRAVY” that is mislabeled with Homestyle Pork Gravy labels with “Best By 12/28/2017 MU6F04” on the jar cap and “Case Best By 12/28/17 MU6F04” on the cases.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “M2041” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to a distributor and to retail locations nationwide.                                 
The problem was discovered by the company on Nov. 17, 2016, after they were notified by a customer that a jar labeled as “Heinz Homestyle Pork Gravy” looked darker than expected. The company determined the mislabeling incident occurred on June 4, 2016, when  a box of labels for the company’s “Heinz  Homestyle Pork Gravy” product was brought to the processing line and used during the production and packaging of the au jus gravy. When the company initiated the recall, they contacted all of their customers that may have received the mislabeled gravy product (including more than 1,000 retail stores) informing them to remove the products from their store shelves. The company also provided a press release about the incident and initiation of a voluntary recall of incorrectly labelled products to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). FSIS was notified of the issue by a FDA representative on Nov. 21, 2016 and, out an abundance of caution, FSIS is issuing its own press release.
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 1-866-572-3808.  Media with questions about the recall should contact Lynne Galia, Corporate Affairs Specialist at (847)-646-4396 or lynne.galia@kraftheinzcompany.com.
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New #foodsafety #recall #undeclared #egg & #Milk #allergens in Nick’s of Calvert Meatball products

Nick’s of Calvert Recalls Meatball Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Class I Recall114-2016
Health Risk: HighNov 23, 2016
En Español
Congressional and Public Affairs
Allie Ryan
(202) 720-9113
Press@fsis.usda.gov
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23rd, 2016 – Nick’s of Calvert, a Prince Frederick, Md. establishment, is recalling approximately 305 pounds of ready to eat (RTE) meatball products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. More specifically, required information on where the product was produced or repackaged is absent from the labeling and the product contains eggs and milk, known allergens which are not declared on the product label. 
The following products are subject to recall: [View Label (PDF Only)]
  • 5-lb. clear plastic packages containing “NICK’S Fully Cooked Italian Style Meatballs.”
The product subject to recall does not bear a USDA mark of inspection; this is not required for product sold at retail that is labeled under the retail exemption. Other typical identification markings, including best before or use by dates or processing or repackaging dates are also absent from the product labels. The product was sold in retail locations in Maryland.
The problem was discovered when Nick’s of Calvert returned product to the official FSIS establishment that produced and originally packaged and labeled the product, where it was presented for reinspection. FSIS personnel observed that the products no longer contained the original label applied by the official FSIS establishment and that the new ingredient statement failed to declare the presence of milk and eggs.
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 Nick Ferrante III, Sales Manager, at (410) 414-7105.
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Expanded #foodsafety #recall possible #Listeria Contamination of Mediterranean Chicken Hummus Sandwiches

Recall Announcement: Sabra Dipping Company’s Recall of Hummus Prompts Secondary Recall of Mediterranean Chicken Hummus Sandwich

November 22, 2016

Contact

Consumers

Greencore USA Central Services
978-716-2530

Announcement

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“Fresh to Go Mediterranean Chicken Hummus” sandwiches (UPC 5254858888) manufactured solely for 7-Eleven Corporation are being recalled because Sabra Dipping Company has recalled the ingredient Red Pepper Hummus. Greencore, USA is voluntarily recalling these sandwiches. Sabra Dipping Company has recalled the Red Pepper Hummus ingredient used in this sandwich because of potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The source of the contamination originated with Sabra Dipping Company, not Greencore.
Listeria monocytogenes 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,Listeriainfection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
Because of the two day shelf life of the refrigerated fresh ready to eat sandwich, Greencore is recalling only lots distributed since October 15, 2016.  Sandwiches were only distributed only to 7-Eleven stores in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin and Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, maine, Vermont, New Hampshire and New York. The “Use By Date” of sandwiches is listed on the back panel of the sandwich. The “Use by Dates” that are impacted by this recall include:
Use By Date
10/17/2016
10/18/2016
10/19/2016
10/20/2016
10/21/2016
10/22/2016
10/23/2016
10/24/2016
10/25/2016
10/26/2016
10/27/2016
10/28/2016
10/29/2016
10/30/2016
10/31/2016
11/1/2016
11/2/2016
11/3/2016
11/4/2016
11/5/2016
11/6/2016
11/7/2016
11/8/2016
11/9/2016
11/10/2016
11/11/2016
11/12/2016
11/13/2016
11/14/2016
11/15/2016
11/16/2016
11/17/2016
11/18/2016
11/19/2016
11/20/2016
11/21/2016
Greencore has not received any reports of illnesses associated with these recalled sandwiches. As of November 20, all 7-Eleven stores have been instructed to remove and destroy impacted product. Customers who have purchased this sandwich are urged to not consume the product and should dispose of the recalled sandwich. No other Greencore products are affected by this notification.
Customers may call Greencore at 978.716.2530 between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm (EST) for more information.
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New #foodsafety #recall possible #Listeria Contamination of Mediterranean Style Chicken with Hummus Sandwiches

Sabra Dipping Company’s Recall Prompts Secondary Recall of Mediterranean Style Chicken With Hummus Sandwiches in Washington Due to Possible Health Risk

November 23, 2016

Contact

Consumers

David Margulies 
214-368-0909

Announcement

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Irving, TX – LSG Sky Chefs Supply Chain Solutions, Inc. (“LSG Sky Chefs”) announced today that it is issuing a voluntary recall of 103 units of Mediterranean Style Chicken with Hummus sandwiches. The hummus spread used in the affected sandwiches was recalled by Sabra Dipping Company due to possible contamination 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.
Approximately 103 Mediterranean Style Chicken with Hummus sandwiches, packaged in the plastic clam shell, net wt. 8 oz., UPC 0 52548 58888 5, were produced and distributed to 7-Eleven stores in Washington. No other Sky Chefs’ products or retailers are involved in this voluntary recall.
Consumers who purchased this sandwich at 7-Eleven stores between November 18, 2016 and November 20, 2016 are asked to dispose of the product or return it to a 7-Eleven store for a full refund.  Additionally, consumers should also look for a “best buy” date located on the back of the package of November 19, 2016 through November 21, 2016.
The FDA and LSG Sky Chefs have received no reports of illnesses associated with this sandwich to date. The quality of our products and safety of our consumers is our foremost concern. The company will continue to work to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.
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