The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) reports that Rikki USA, Inc., based in Redmond, Washington, has recalled three varieties of Masa’s Gourmet Sauces. These sauces may contain the milk allergen, which was not mentioned on the products’ ingredients lists or allergy statements. The sauce products were shipped to distributors in the states of California, Illinois, New York, Oregon, and Washington. The affected products are: “MASA’S GOURMET SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE” (in 12-ounce glass jars): UPC code 786764406783; Lot codes 1740225 (Best By date: 11/25/2018), 1640566 (Best By date: 6/22/2018), 1640349 (Best By date: 2/5/2018), 1640124 (Best By date: 9/30/2017); “MASA’S GOURMET CURRY COCONUT SAUCE (in 12-ounce glass jars): UPC code 786764412227; Lot codes 1740138 (Best By … [Read more...]
Poultry and Beef Products Recalled by Golden Platter Foods Inc. for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Almost 31,670 pounds of poultry and beef products have been recalled by Golden Platter Foods Inc., based in Newark, New Jersey. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), this “Class I” recall arises from the discovery that these products may contain the milk allergen – a fact not noted on the product packaging. On June 6, 2017, Golden Platter Foods was informed by one of its suppliers that the batter and cracker meal they use in preparing these food products might contain undeclared milk allergens. The company subsequently has recalled the following products: 20-pound bulk cases of “Golden Platter HALAL Fully Cooked BEEF MEAT BALLS” (case code: 12012) 10-pound bulk cases of “Golden Platter HALAL Fully Cooked CHICKEN … [Read more...]
Siluriformes Fish Products Recalled for Misbranding and Undeclared Milk
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) reports that Channel Fish Processing Co., Inc., headquartered in Boston, MA, has issued a Class I recall of 840 pounds of its breaded Swai (Vietnamese catfish) products. These products may contain undeclared milk allergens. Like many recent recalls by diverse manufacturers of breaded fish and chicken products, this recall was prompted after a supplier alerted FSIS on June 14, 2017 that the product’s breaded coating might contain milk. Milk is not reported on the swai products’ ingredients label or allergy statement. The breaded swai products affected by the recall were manufactured on February 22nd, March 20th, and May 2nd and distributed in 10-pound corrugated boxes to institutional locations in … [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...]
Mochi Ice Cream Recalled by Mikawaya for Undeclared Peanuts
Mikawaya has issued a recall of its “Mikawaya Brand Chocolate Chocolate Mochi Ice Cream” for undeclared peanuts. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), this recall was prompted by a customer who alerted the company that the ice cream contained undeclared peanut butter. The ice cream, distributed to all Trader Joe’s stores nationwide, is packaged in a paperboard box which contains 9.1 ounces (258g) of 6 1.5-ounce (43g) pieces. The affected boxes are stamped with a UPC code of 070934990609 and the lot number LOT 090-17. People who are allergic to peanuts may experience life-threatening anaphylaxis shock if they eat the Mochi ice cream product. They should either dispose of it or return it to Trader Joe’s for a refund. … [Read more...]
Lasagna Product Recalled by Italian Gluten Free Food CL for Undeclared Egg
“Chef Luca’s Lasagna Al Forno – Baked Cheese Lasagna” has been recalled after one consumer suffered anaphylaxis shock on May 12th, 2017, after eating it. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Italian Gluten Free Food CL initiated the recall after investigating the incident and discovering that the lasagna may contain the undeclared egg allergen. Italian Gluten Free CL is headquartered in Merrick, New York. The ingredients list and required allergy warning on the 15-ounce (425 grams) packages of the lasagna did not declare the presence of eggs. The packaging sleeve, labelled as “Chef Luca’s LASAGNA AL FORNO ‘Gluten Free’ and “All Natural,” No Preservatives, Lower Calorie, and Lower Cholesterol,” is marked with the Product Code “CL-LAS” and one of the following lot … [Read more...]
Wegmans “Food You Feel Good About” Potato Salad Recalled for Undeclared Egg
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reports that A.S.K. Foods, Inc., based in Palmyra, Pennsylvania, has recalled a single lot of its “Wegmans Family Pack Food You Feel Good About Potato Salad.” This product may contain the egg allergen, which is not declared on its labeling. It was sold at Wegmans Food Markets in Massachusetts, New York, and Erie, Pennsylvania. This mislabeling occurred when the ingredient and nutrition label from A.S.K. Foods’ “Greek Pasta Feta Salad” was affixed to containers of the potato salad. This product was sold in 48-ounce (3 Lb. / 1.36 KG) clear plastic containers labelled as “Wegmans Family Pack Food You Feel Good About Potato Salad.” The packages are stamped with a “Sell By” date of “5/7/17 3379-4” and the UPC code “77890 24678” on a side … [Read more...]
Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate Fudge Brownie Pint Slices Recalled for Undeclared Peanuts
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reports that a volunteer recall has been issued by Unilever for certain packages of “Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate Fudge Brownie Pint Slices.” These packages may actually contain “Vanilla Peanut Butter Cup Pint Slices” – a product that contains peanut allergens. The affected lot of erroneously packaged and labeled ice cream products was shipped nationwide to retail stores. They are packaged in a paperboard box labeled as “Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate Fudge Brownie Pint Slices” and containing 9-fluid ounces (266 mL) of 3 individually wrapped ice cream slices. These boxes are marked with the “Best By” date “AUG1218LT2,” the UPC code “076840657940” and the lot number “AUG1218LT2.” People who are allergic to peanuts and peanut butter could … [Read more...]
Beef Chile Colorado Frozen Meals Recalled for Undeclared Milk
Blount Fine Foods, Corp. has announced a recall of more than 8,600 pounds of its “Beef Chile Colorado” frozen meals because of erroneous labelling. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), the company’s packages labeled as “Beef Chile Colorado” actually contain cheese enchiladas containing milk – a dangerous allergen for those who are susceptible to it. Blount Fine Foods is headquartered in McKinney, Texas. The recall affects “Beef Chile Colorado” frozen meals that were produced on Nov. 23, 2016. Blount Fine Foods shipped them to distribution centers located in Texas and Pennsylvania. The products were packaged in 10-ounce retail cartons labeled as “SAFFRON ROAD BEEF CHILE COLORADO WITH MESQSUITE BLACK BEANS & GARLIC RICE” … [Read more...]
