Missa Bay of Swedesboro, New Jersey, is recalling 1,154 cases of Ready Pac Bistro Bowl Spinach Dijon Salad because a labeling error (mislabeling) omitted egg and wheat allergens on a limited number of the product. The salads contain egg and wheat, two of the major food allergens. Anyone who is allergic to egg or wheat, or who has celiac disease, could have a serious reaction if they eat this product. No adverse allergic reactions have been reported to the company to date. Eggs and wheat are visible through the packaging and are identified on the top label, but are not declared on the ingredient statement. An incorrect bottom label was used on some of these products. These salads were distributed through retail stores in these states: Connecticut, Georgia, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, … [Read more...]
Yoakum Packing Recalls Venison Sausages For Mislabeling
Yoakum Packing of Texas is recalling about 12,388 pounds of smoked venison sausage because they contain pork products that are not printed on the label. Some people may be allergic to pork or can't eat pork for various reasons. No adverse reactions have been reported in this recall. The fully cooked smoked venison sausage product contains beef, pork, and other nonmetal products. They were produced from May 3, 2017 through Marcy 22, 2019. The recalled product is 2.5 pounce plastic wrapped bags containing frozen sausage links of "Venison Smoked Sausage - Fully Cooked - Keep Refrigerated." The case code is 35710 or 35712 marked on the label. The sausage has the establishment number "EST. 2216" inside the USDA mark of inspection. They were shipped to distributors and retailers in Texas. The … [Read more...]
Sienna Laxative and Flawless Beauty Recalled for Mislabeling and Unapproved New Drug
Two products regulated by the FDA have been recalled; one, Sienna Laxative, for mislabeling, and the other, Flawless Beauty products, because it contains an unapproved new drug. No illnesses or adverse reactions have been reported. The first recall is for Flawless Beauty products. In accordance with a Consent Decree of Permanent Injunction, the company is voluntarily recalling all lots of 19 different products that were sold individually or as part of multi-unit kits because they are unapproved new drugs. These products were sold over the internet to U.S. and foreign customers. All glutathione products were sold in multi-vial whitening kits. The FDA believes that these drugs present serious public health risks. You can see the long list of recalled products at the FDA web site. … [Read more...]
Inspirations Classic Red Skin Potato Salad Recalled for Undeclared Egg
A.S.K. Foods, Inc. has just recalled a single lot of its “TASTE OF INSPIRATIONS CLASSIC RED SKIN POTATO SALAD” from the Hannaford Supermarkets where it is sold. According to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, this potato salad may contain eggs, which were not mentioned on the package labeling. A.S.K. Foods, Inc. is headquartered in Palmyra, Pennsylvania. The potato salad affected by the recall were distributed to Hannaford Supermarkets in the states of Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont. It was packaged in 16-ounce clear plastic containers stamped with a “SELL BY” date of “10-20-17 4909-1” and the incorrect UPC code 25439 98422. The labeling error occurred when the ingredient and nutrition label from a different product, “Taste of Inspirations Rotini … [Read more...]
Reishi Coffee Recalled by Chun Yuen Trading Co. for Mislabeling and Undeclared Milk
Packages of “4-IN-1 REISHI COFFEE” have just been recalled by Chun Yuen Trading Co. As reported by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), this coffee contains undeclared milk ingredients which were not mentioned on its labeling. Chun Yuen Trading Co. is headquartered in South El Monte, California. The coffee affected by the recall was distributed nationwide to retail grocery stores in 12.7-ounce golden aluminum pouches. The erroneous labels were marked with the phrases “Instant Reishi Coffee 4 in 1,” “20 sachets/bag,” and “Net WT 360g (12.7oz);” no associated UPC code has been mentioned in the recall. People who are allergic to milk may become seriously ill if they drink this instant coffee product. Packages should either be thrown away or returned to the store for a complete … [Read more...]
Organic Deglet Noor Dates Recalled by Natural Grocers for Undeclared Coconut
The “Natural Grocers” brand of “ORGANIC DEGLET NOOR DATES PITTED” has been recalled by Vitamin Cottage Natural Foods Markets, Inc. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), these dates may contain coconut, a common allergen which was not listed on the package labeling. Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc. is a natural grocery chain headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado. The dates affected by this recall, packaged in clear plastic bags that vary in weight, were distributed to 45 Natural Grocers’ stores in the states of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. The UPC codes on the “ORGANIC DEGLET NOOR DATES PITTED” packages begin with “200129xxxxxx”; all affected packages also bear a “Packed On” date of … [Read more...]
Chicken and Beef Products Recalled by Custom Culinary, Inc.
A Class II (“Low Health Risk”) recall has been issued for over 9,400 pounds of chicken and beef soup base products by Custom Culinary, Inc. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), these products were mislabeled, with packaging that identified the products as chicken when they might contain beef. The products also contained the soy allergen, which was not listed on the labels. Packaged on May 25, 2017 and sent to food service distributors nationwide, the products affected by the recall were 6-pound corrugate cases of “MOLLY’S KITCHEN SOUP BASE PASTE BEEF BASE PASTE – NO MSG ADDED” (lot codes 72505 239497 and 72505 239498) and 1-pound white plastic jars of “MOLLY’S KITCHEN CHICKEN BASE PASTE / 301817 / NO MSG ADDED” (lot codes … [Read more...]
Chicken Tenders and Breaded Dark Meat Recalled for Undeclared Milk
Advance Pierre Foods, Inc., located in Portland, Maine, has recalled over 54,690 pounds of its chicken tenders and breaded dark meat chicken products. As reported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS), this Class I recall was issued because the chicken may the milk allergen, undeclared on the product labeling. The chicken products affected by the recall, “CHICKEN TENDERS SEA SALT AND GROUND PEPPER” and “PREMIUM ENTRÉE TRADITIONAL SAGE RAW BREADED DARK MEAT CHICKEN” were distributed in the states of California, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas. All packaging bears the establishment number “P-276” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The following products have been recalled: “Chicken Tenders Sea Salt and Ground … [Read more...]
Western Family Onion Soup Mix Recalled for Undeclared Egg Allergen
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) reports that Gilster-Mary Lee Corp., headquartered in Chester, Illinois, has recalled a single lot of its “WESTERN FAMILY ONION SOUP MIX” product. The soup mix may contain the egg allergen. After receiving a customer complaint, Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. ascertained that the egg noodles contained in the soup mix were not declared on its labeling. The affected lot, distributed only to Associated Foods Warehouse in Farr West, Utah, was packaged in 4.5-ounce cartons stamped with the UPC code number 15400-03604. These cartons are also marked with a “’Best By” date of APR 10 18 D16. Individuals who are allergic to eggs may experience a dangerous, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the onion soup mix. Purchased packages … [Read more...]
California Sun Dry Foods Recalls Tomato Pesto for Undeclared Allergens
“California Sun Dry Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto” has been recalled by its manufacturer, California Sun Dry Foods. According to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, this product was mislabeled: the labels on certain lots do not declare the presence of almond and milk allergens. The error was discovered when a California Sun Dry Foods employee noticed the flawed label while merchandising the product at a grocery store. The affected jars have front labels that correctly designate the product as “California Sun Dry Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto, 8.5 oz.” On the back of the jars, though, there are incorrect labels which state that the contents are “California Sun Dry-Dried Tomato Garlic.” These faulty labels are marked with the UPC code #7-38203-10911-3; the caps of the affected jars are stamped … [Read more...]
