Two food products have been recalled; one for undeclared allergens, the other for undeclared additives. No allergic reactions or illnesses have been reported in either case. The first recall is for Otto's Old-Fashioned Bologna for undeclared sodium nitrite and sodium erythorbate. These products were produced on May 11, 2018 and packaged on May 15, 2018. The recalled products are 14-ounce vacuum-sealed packages containing "Otto's Old-Fashioned Quality Ring Bologna" with a lot code of 18131 and a "sell by" date of 08/09/2018; and 14-ounce vacuum-sealed packages containing "Otto's Old-Fashioned Quality Garlic Ring Bologna" with lot code 18131 and "sell by" date 08/09/2018. They both have the establishment number "EST. 33989" inside the USDA mark of inspection. They were shipped to a retail … [Read more...]
Pork Sausage Products and Pork Egg Rolls Recalled
Pork sausage products have been recalled for undeclared allergens, and pork egg rolls are being recalled for possible foreign material contamination. No illnesses have bene reported in either case. The first recall is for Van Oriental Foods of Texas, recalling 10,385 pounds of heat treated but not fully cooked and not shelf stable pork egg rolls, for possible soft plastic contamination. The egg rolls were produced on May 30, 2018. The product has a shelf life of 12 months if frozen and 10 days if refrigerated. The product is 5.4 ounce packages containing two pieces of "Van's Kitchen Egg Rolls Pork Grab and Go," with lot code 18150, a Julian date of 18150A, and various "Freshness date/Best if used by" dates. The egg rolls have the establishment number "EST. 13219" inside the USDA mark of … [Read more...]
Foods Recalled for Undeclared Milk and Eggs
Two products have been recalled this week for undeclared allergens. Vanilla Almond Breeze Almond Milk was recalled for undeclared milk, and Sweet EARTH Aloha BBQ Quesadillas were recalled for undeclared eggs and milk. The first recall is for Sweet Earth Aloha BBQ Quesadillas. The product was sold in 8 ounce packages. The product has the Sweet Earth Aloha BBQ Quesadilla exterior packaging but it contains the Sweet Earth Mile High Quesadilla in an interior clear plastic wrapper that reads "MILE HIGH." The ingredient statement on the exterior package doesn't identify the food allergens eggs and milk, which are in the Mile High Quesadilla. The product was produced on May 29, 2018. It was distributed to Target stores nationally and the Strack & Van Til Food Market in Indiana and … [Read more...]
Two Recalls of Minnesota Products For Undeclared Allergens
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has issued two consumer alerts for two products sold in that state. No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to date. The first is for TeaSource brand Roasted Chestnut Tea, produced and packaged by TeaSource of Roseville, Minnesota. The product is sold as loose tea in 2-ounce, 4-ounce, and 1-pound bags. The label on the bag does not declared almonds, or tree nuts, as an ingredient. Anyone who is allergic to almonds could have a serious reaction if they consume this product. The products were produced and distributed from June 18, 2018 to July 24, 2018. The FDA has also issued a recall, since the product was sold in the Twin Cities, and in the U.S. through web and mail order. The product was also sold through the company's wholesale … [Read more...]
Recalls Issued for Undeclared Nuts, Milk, and Soy
Three recalls have been issued recently for undeclared allergens. One allergic reaction was reported to officials, in the Food Lion Dill Pickle Flavored Potato Chips recall. The first recall is for Food Lion's Dill Pickle Flavored Potato Chips, for undeclared milk. This product was sold in Food Lion stores in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Virginia, Tennessee, Delaware, Maryland, and West Virginia between December 1, 2017 and July 19, 2018. The product is in a 7.5 ounce bag with UPC number 035826103925 and with lot codes: 03333405, 03234705, 03334705, 03135505, 03100305, 03200305, 03301205, 03101905, 03202605, 03203409, 03303905, 03104005, 03204605, 03105405, 03305405, 03106106, 03106805, 03307305, 03308105, 03108205, 03109005, 03310305, 03110405, … [Read more...]
Food Recalls for Lack of Inspection and Undeclared Allergens
Two products have been recalled. Ready-to-eat and raw beef and pork products are recalled for lack of inspection, the other salads for undeclared peanuts. No illnesses or adverse reaction reports have been received to date. The Beautiful Pig of Longview, Washington is recalling ready-to-eat and raw pork and beef products because they were produced, packed, and distributed without benefit of inspection. They were also under U.S. retention when shipped without approval. These products were produced on dates ranging from June 2, 2017 through July 8, 2018. You can see the long list of recalled products at the USDA web site. These products are all The Beautiful Pig brand, and include Real Pepperoni, Dry Cured Spicy Smoked Capicola, Smoked Hungarian Paprika Salami Dry Cured, and White … [Read more...]
Two Recalls: One for Chicken Produced Without Inspection; Another for Allergens in Supplements
Two recalls have been issued by the USDA and FDA for two different products. Halal chicken has been recalled for lack of inspection, and dietary supplements are recalled for undeclared allergens. No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to date in either recall. The first recall is for Afandina Halal's raw poultry products that were produced without the benefit of several inspection. These raw chicken items were produced and packaged from May 14 through June 22, 2018. They include 40-pound bulk boxes containing “Afandina, Halal Wholesale Chicken, Boneless Leg Meat,” 40-pound bulk boxes with “Afandina, Halal Chicken, Whole Chicken Legs,” and 40-pound bulk boxes with “Afandina, Halal Chicken, Chicken Cutlets.” These products have the establishment number "P-51183" inside the … [Read more...]
Hamburger Buns and Soda Crackers Recalled For Undeclared Milk
Two products: hamburger buns and soda crackers, have been recalled for undeclared milk, one of the major food allergens. Anyone who is allergic to milk or who is lactose intolerant could have a serious reaction if they eat these products. No illnesses or adverse reactions have been reported to date in connection with either one of these recalls. You can see pictures of the recalled products at the FDA web site. The first recall is for May Flower International, recalling "3+2 Soda Crackers." The product is sold in 4.4 ounce packages. The crackers were distributed nationwide in retail stores. The product comes in a yellow plastic package and is uncoded. The recall was initiated after routine sampling by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and … [Read more...]
Foods Recalled for Undeclared Almonds, Sulfites, and Shellfish
Three foods have been recalled recently; for undeclared almonds, sulfites, and shellfish. No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported in any of these recalls. The first recall is for Melissa's Spicy Edamame, for undeclared shellfish. The product contains "Oyster Extract" within the spicy sauce packet. This product was distributed in Arizona, California, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas. It is Melissa's Spicy Edamame, packaged in a 7 ounce cardboard sleeve. The UPC number is 0-45255-14637-0, and the best if used by dates are 5/29/18 through 7/02/18. An incorrect spice sauce pack was packed in the product. The second recall is for Golden Star Wholesale AL Reef Dried Apricots Sour, for undeclared sulfites. They were sold in … [Read more...]
Foods Recalled for Undeclared Shellfish and Pork
Two products have been recalled because they contain undeclared allergens, which could make people allergic to those products seriously ill. No illnesses have been reported in either recall. The first recall is for J Bar B Foods. The recalled product is 410,985 pounds of beef brisket smoked sausage because they contain a pork casing that is n to declared on the label. The ready to eat beef brisket smoked sausage products were made on various dates from June 21, 2016 to May 29, 2018. The recalled product is 12 ounce vacuum-packed packages of “H-E-B TEXAS HERITAGE SAUSAGE SMOKED WITH NATURAL HARDWOOD BEEF BRISKET.” You can see the huge list of dates, lot numbers, product codes, and sell by dates at the USDA website. The products have the establishment number "EST. 7066" inside the … [Read more...]
