Wegmans is recalling ready to cook meat products because they contain undeclared milk and soy, two of the major food allergens, that are not listed on the label. There is no word on whether or not any illnesses or reactions have been reported. The recalled products were sold in the Ready To Cook section of the service case of the meat department. All of the products with a Use By date up to and including May 19, 2015 are recalled. The products containing undeclared milk and soy are: Herb Stuffed Pork Chops with UPC number 26060800000; Herb Stuffed Chicken Breast with UPC number 260806000000; Herb Stuffed Pork Roll with UPC number 26081700000; and Herb Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with UPC number 26082100000. Products recalled for undeclared soy are: Apple Raisin Stuffed Pork Chops with … [Read more...]
Beef Jerky Recalled for Undeclared Allergens in Canada
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency and East Coast Beef Jerky are recalling beef jerky for undeclared fish, milk, mustard, and wheat, four of the major food allergens. People who are allergic to those ingredients run the risk of a serious reaction if they eat this product. There is no word on whether or not any illnesses have been reported to date. The recalled product is East Coast Beef Jerky in 150 gram packages. All packages where fish, milk, mustard, and wheat are not declared on the label are recalled. There is no UPC number. The products were sold in New Brunswick at the retail level. If you purchased this product and are allergic to wheat, milk, fish, or mustard, do not eat it. Throw it away or return to the store where you purchased it for a refund. … [Read more...]
Central Market Salmon Jerky Recalled for Undeclared Allergens
World Wide Gourmet Foods is recalling 2,916 packages of Central Market Teriyaki Salmon Jerky because it may contain undeclared wheat and soy, two of the major food allergens. Anyone who is allergic to those two ingredients could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No illnesses have been reported to date. The recalled product is Central Market Teriyaki Salmon Jerky, which was mislabeled on the back side as Central Market Smoked Salmon Jerky, which omits the presence of wheat and soy on the label. It was distributed to HEB stores in Texas between 2/27/15 and 4/3/15. The produt has a purple Central Market Teriyaki Salmon Jerky front label, and a back label indicating Central Market Smoked Salmon Jerky. The UPC number is 0 41220 34270 9, and the best by date is … [Read more...]
Whole Foods Recalls Bran Muffins for Undeclared Egg and Milk
Whole Foods market is recalling Bran Muffin six packs for undeclared egg and milk, two of the major food allergens. The product was sold in the Southwest Region, which includes Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas. Those who are allergic to egg and/or milk could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No illnesses have been reported to date. The product was sold in six packs packaged in clear plastic containers. The PLU number is 24857800499 and best by dates are 1/21/15 to 4/6/15. The error was discovered during a product review. If you purchased this product and are allergic to milk and/or eggs, do not eat it. Discard or return to the place of purchase for a refund. … [Read more...]
FSIS Increases Label Monitoring for Food Allergies
USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a new directive on procedures for verifying that food manufacturers are accurately labeling foods for the eight most common food allergens. The directive is for inspection program personnel. The allergens are wheat, shellfish, eggs, fish, peanuts, milk, tree nuts, and soy. They account for 90% of allergic reactions among the American public. Other ingredients of concern include sulfites, lactose, FD&C Yellow #5, gluten, and MSG. Monthly verification will begin April 12, 2014. This process will include record reviews, observation of food production, and response to specific questions. Inspection Program Personnel (IPP) will ask whether an establishment has developed and implemented control measures, discuss whether the … [Read more...]
T. Marzetti Recalls Garlic Dressing for Undeclared Milk and Egg
T. Marzetti is recalling single serve packets of Larosa's Creamy Garlic Dressing because it contains milk and egg, two of the major food allergens, that are not declared on the label. No illnesses have been reported to date. The recalled products are LaRosa's Creamy Garlic in 1.5 ounce packets. There is one UPC number and two use by dates. The first is UPC number 70200 80109 and use by date UB051615C; the second is UPC number 70200 80109 and use by date UB052915C. The products were distributed in the greater Cincinnati, Ohio area exclusively through LaRosa's Pizzeria Restaurants. It was also sold in Columbus, Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana. If you purchased these items and are allergic to milk and/or eggs, do not use them. If you visit a LaRosa's Restaurant and see … [Read more...]
Strawberry Tray with Devonshire Dip Recalled for Undeclared Allergens
Real Foods in Washington is voluntarily recalling Small Heart Strawberry Tray with Devonshire Dip because they were incorrectly packaged with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing that contains egg and soy that are not declared on the label. Anyone with an allergy to egg and/or soy could have a serious allergic reaction if they eat this product. No reports of illnesses have been received to date. The recalled product was sold in Quality Food Centers, Top Foods/Haggen, Independent Grocers Alliance, Mckay's, Thriftway, and Food Market at Lea Hill in Washington state and Oregon. You can see the list of recalled products, item descriptions, UPC numbers, and best by dates, as well as the cities where the products were sold at the FDA web site. The product is in a 1.5 pound rigid plastic heart shaped … [Read more...]
Pepperidge Farm Recalls Bagels for Undeclared Nuts
Pepperidge Farm is recalling 46,000 packages of bagels and mini bagels because they may contain peanuts and/or almonds (tree nuts) that are not declared on the label. Those with an allergy to peanuts or tree nuts could have a life-threatening reaction if they eat this product. No illnesses have been reported to date. The recall includes 21 ounce packages of Plain Bagels with UPC number 14100078081 and sell-by dates of 2/10 and 2/12; 21 ounce packages of Cinnamon Raisin Bagels with UPC number 14100074830 and sell by dates of 2/10 and 2/12; 17 ounce packages of Plain Mini Bagels with UPC number 14100075622 and best by dates of 2/7, 2/9, 2/10, and 2/11; and 21 ounce packages of Everything Bagels with UPC number 14100077152 and sell by dates of 2/8 and 2/12. Also recalled are 17 ounce … [Read more...]
Sara Lee, Thomas’, and Jewel Bagels Recalled for Undeclared Nuts
Bimbo Bakeries is recalling Thomas', Sara Lee, and Jewel Bagels because they may contain undeclared peanuts and almonds. Anyone with an allergy to peanuts and/or tree nuts could have a serious reaction if they eat these products. No illnesses have been reported to date. You can see the long list of recalled products, along with the UPC numbers, best by dates, bakery codes, and states where they were sold at the FDA web site. They were sold in Midwest states. Thomas' Everything Bagels, Whole Wheat Bagels, Plain Mini Bagels, and Onion Bagels are recalled. Sara Lee Blueberry Bagels, Cinnamon Raisin Bagels, and Plain Bagels are recalled. And Jewel Blueberry Bagels, Cinnamon Raisin Bagels, onion Bagels, and Plain Bagels are recalled. If you purchased any of these products with the named … [Read more...]
Organic Granola Recalled for Undeclared Almonds and Wheat
Sole Grano of New Jersey is recalling granola because it may contain undeclared almond and wheat allergens. Anyone with an allergy to those ingredients, or with celiac disease, could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No illnesses have been reported to date. The recalled product is Fairway - Like No Other Market Organic Cranberry Low Fat Granola. It was sold at 15 Fairway stores in New Jersey, Connecticut, and New York. It is packaged in clear plastic 12 ounce containers with UPC number 758940600155. The lot numbers and expiration dates are: Lot# 11142017 Expiration Date 10/01/2015, Lot# 12142018 Expiration Date 10/01/2015, and Lot# 01152008 Expiration Date 01/25/2016. A customer complained to a store manager that the product contained almonds that were not declared on … [Read more...]