Dolcetta Artisan Sweets of Seattle, WA is recalling Dolcetta branded chocolate confections (see table below) because they may contain undeclared soy and milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy or milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Product was distributed in Washington and Oregon through retail stores, online order, and direct sales at markets, fairs, and festivals between March 1, 2016 and March 1, 2017.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered during a routine FDA inspection that products containing soy and milk were distributed in packaging that did not clearly reveal the presence of these allergens.

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Consumers who have purchased Dolcetta chocolate bars, truffles, and caramels and who have allergy issues may contact dolcettachocolate@gmail.com to return unused product.

Consumer can also call 206-280-7701 between 9 am and 6pm daily, PST. Dolcetta apologizes for any inconvenience.

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In response to Vulto Creamery’s expanded recall of raw milk cheeses, Whole Foods Market is voluntarily expanding its recall to include Andes, Hamden and Walton Umber cheeses sold in eight stores in Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York. The cheeses have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, pregnant women 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, stillbirths and fetal infection among pregnant women.

As of March 10, 2017 Vulto Creamery is reporting the particular strain of Listeria monocytogenes is responsible for 6 illnesses and 2 deaths; however, Whole Foods Market has not received any reports of illnesses or injuries from consumers who purchased the raw cheeses from their stores.

This recall expansion includes Vulto Creamery Andes, Hamden and Walton Umber raw milk cheeses which were cut and packaged in clear plastic wrap with scale labels beginning with PLU codes 0200307, 0201357 or 0206308 and “sell by” dates from 01/02/2017 to 04/02/2017.

These products were sold at the following Whole Foods Market stores:

Consumers who have purchased any of these recalled products can bring their receipts to the store for a full refund. Consumers with questions should call 607-222-3995 during our normal hours of operations (Monday-Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm ET) or email vultocreamery@gmail.com.
 

Initial Press Release

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Vulto Creamery, Walton, New York, is out of an abundance of caution expanded the recall to include all lots for four additional cheeses which include, by name the following: Andes, Blue Blais, Hamden & Walton Umber. In summary, Vulto Creamery has recalled the following eight cheese items: Heinennellie, Miranda, Willowemoc, Ouleout, Andes, Blue Blais, Hamden & Walton Umber due to potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, pregnant women 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, stillbirths and fetal infection among pregnant women.

The raw milk cheeses were distributed nationwide, with most being sold at retail locations in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic States, California, Chicago Illinois, Portland Oregon and Washington, D.C. Distribution of these products began [insert date] until [insert date]. Product photos of all Vulto Cheese products being recalled along with a brief description are attached.

Testing results from the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and the New York Department of Agriculture and Markets identified Ouleout product contamination. The particular strain of Listeria monocytogenes found in the New York Department of Agriculture and Markets was found to be similar to the strain isolated from a cluster outbreak of Listeriosis responsible for 6 illnesses and 2 confirmed deaths.

Consumers that have any of these cheeses from Vulto Creamery should return the cheese to the purchase location for a refund. Food and cheese wholesalers and retailers with any Vulto Creamery cheeses on hand should immediately remove these products from common storage coolers and quarantine these cheeses in a secured area of a cooler. Any wholesaler or distributor that has any of the eight Vulto Creamery cheeses should contact Vulto Creamery to receive instructions on what to do with the cheese. No recalled cheese should be destroyed until Vulto Creamery has been notified and agrees.

The production and distribution of all cheese products have been suspended while FDA and the company continue to investigate the source of the problem. Consumers with any questions or seeking additional information can call 607-222-3995 normal hours of operations (Monday-Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm ET) or send an email to vultocreamery@gmail.com.

Link to Original Recall.

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The SoyNut Butter Co. of Glenview, IL is expanding its recall of I.M. Healthy Brand SoyNut Butter and granola products. The recall now includes Dixie Diner’s Club brand Carb Not Beanit Butter because they may be contaminated with Escherichia coli O157:H7 bacteria (E. Coli O157:H7). E. coli O157:H7 causes a diarrheal illness often with bloody stools. The recalled Dixie U.S.A. product was only available for purchase via mail order or online portals.

All Best Buy dates are affected. Best Buy dates can be seen on the labels of the containers stamped in black.

Although most healthy adults can recover completely within a week, some people can develop a form of kidney failure called Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS). HUS is most likely to occur in young children and the elderly. The condition can lead to serious kidney failure and even death.

Consumers who have purchased Dixie Diner’s Club products are urged not to consume the product. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-233-3668, Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00 CST.

Link to Original Recall.

Link to an additional Expanded Recall.

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A&H Focal Inc. is voluntarily recalling all lots of the following products because many of these products have been historically tested by the FDA and found to contain PDE-5 Inhibitors (i.e. sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil, etc.) which is the active ingredient in an FDA-approved drug for erectile dysfunction (ED) making these tainted dietary supplements unapproved drugs.

These undeclared active ingredients poses a threat to consumers because the PDE-5 Inhibitors may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs such as nitroglycerin and may lower blood pressure to dangerous levels. Consumers with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease often take nitrates.

These products were marketed as dietary supplements for male sexual enhancement. All lots of the listed products sold by A&H Focal Inc. since January 2014 to present are included in this recall. The products were mainly sold through Asian Markets located in NJ and NY.

Consumers who have any of the above mentioned products should immediately stop use of the product and properly discard. If you have further distributed this product please notify those individuals of this recall.

Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Mr. Henry Choo by calling 646-327-8522, Monday through Saturday, 9am-6pm, EST. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using these drug products.

Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.

This recall and market action are being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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BAK-EZ Bakery Company of Norcross, Georgia is recalling 7-Eleven 4.0 oz. Mantecada (Muffin) (SKU 9841) (UPC 05254859241-7) because it may contain undeclared “milk” in the allergen statement. People who have an allergy or severe stativity to Milk they run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

The 4.0 oz. Mantecada (muffin) was only sold at 7-Eleven stores in Southern California (San Diego, Bakersfield and Los Angeles) No other store outside this mentioned area was affected.

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product received incorrect packaging, which did not reveal the presence of “Milk”. Upon discovering the issue, 7-Eleven immediately removed product from stores. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in packaging revision processes among companies.

There have been no consumer complaints or illnesses reported to date.

Please do not consume the product. Instead, return it to any 7-Eleven store for a full refund. Customers with questions may contact (800) 338-5122 Monday thru Friday, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.  Central Standard Time and (770) 449-1377 Monday through Friday, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. East Standard Time.

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Nonna Foods in Woodbury, New York, is voluntarily recalling 25 ounce jars labeled as Lidia’s Marinara Sauce bearing a Best By Date 06/13/2019, because the product may contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

The affected jars labeled as Lidia’s Marinara Sauce were distributed to distributors and retail stores located in the following states: New York; New Jersey; Connecticut; Rhode Island; New Hampshire; Massachusetts, Maine; Vermont, Pennsylvania; Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, Washington DC, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Florida, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin, Illinois, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Texas, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming, and Montana.

The product is packaged in NET WT 25 ounce glass jars with metal lids, and contains the following codes:

No other lots, codes or products are affected by this recall.

No consumer complaints or illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this issue.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that a small percentage of Lidia’s Vodka Sauce jars, which contain milk, was incorrectly labeled with the Lidia’s Marinara Sauce label. Lidia’s Marinara Sauce does not contain milk. Subsequent investigation showed that the issue was caused by the application of incorrect labels during the packaging process and was an isolated incident, limited to approximately 750 jars. The matter has been corrected and the firm has instituted corrective measures.

Consumers who have purchased the affected product are urged not to consume it and return to place of purchase for full refund, or to contact Cynthia Raneri at L & S Packing Co. for product exchange or full refund, by telephone at (800) 447-1718, Monday – Friday, 9:00AM to 5:00 PM EST.

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Regeneca Worldwide, a division of VivaCeuticals, Inc. is conducting a nationwide recall of its entire line of herbal and dietary supplement products pursuant to a Consent Decree entered by the federal court for the Central District of California. This recall applies to all products manufactured and sold between June 1, 2011 and February 8, 2017. These products include, but are not limited to RegeneSlim, RegenErect, RegeneArouse, RegeneBlend, RegeneBoost, RegeneBlast, and RegeneFit. ALL LOT #s ARE INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL. Regeneca products were sold nationwide online using the company’s websites, and through a direct sales force within the United States and Puerto Rico for both consumption and retail sales.

The company has presently ceased doing business in the United States.

Consumers who have purchased Regeneca products subject to this recall are advised to immediately stop using the product and are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a possible exchange. Consumers with questions may contact the
company via email to support@regeneca.com.

Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.

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