The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reports that Wakefern Food Corporation has issued a recall for its ShopRite brand of “SEMI-SWEET REAL CHOCOLATE CHIPS.” These chocolate chips may contain milk, which was not declared on the package’s allergy statement or ingredient list. The chocolate chips affected by the recall were sold in 24-ounce bags in ShopRite, The Fresh Grocer, and other retail stores throughout the Northeastern United States. The bags are stamped with the UPC code 041190 02668 and “Best If Used By” dates of April 11, 2019 and April 12, 2019. Individuals who are allergic or sensitive to the milk allergen may become ill if they consume these semi-sweet chocolate chips. They are advised to either throw the packages away or to return them to their place of purchase … [Read more...]

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) reports that almost 3,000 units of its “BIG WIN, BUTTER POPCORN ARTIFICIALLY FLAVORED” product have been recalled by Dedinas-Franzak Enterprises. Distributed to and sold through the Rite Aid retail chain, this popcorn may have milk ingredients not listed on its labeling. The 5-ounce popcorn packages affected by the recall are stamped with the UPC code #0-11822-58492-0 and an expiration date of 16FEB2018. To prevent the risk of potentially life-threatening illness, individuals who are allergic to milk should either throw this popcorn away or return it to the store for a full refund. … [Read more...]

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that Madhava Natural Sweeteners has recalled its “MMM … CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE MIX” because it may contain milk – an allergen not mentioned on the product labeling. Madhava Natural Sweeteners is headquartered in Longmont, Colorado. The chocolate chip cookie mix, contained within 13.8-ounce packages, was distributed to retailers nationwide. The packages affected by the recall are stamped with the UPC code 0 78314 25105 0. The undeclared milk was an ingredient in the chocolate chips that were incorporated into the cookie mix. People who are allergic to milk may become ill if they ingest this product. Thus, packages should be thrown away or returned to the store for a full refund. … [Read more...]

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that Taylor Farms Retail, Inc. has issued a recall of its “TAYLOR FARMS CREAMY HOMESTYLE COLESLAW KITS” because the product contains the milk allergen in its dressing packet, which was not declared on its labeling. Taylor Farms Retail is based in Salinas, California. 293 cases of the coleslaw are being recalled, manufactured on a single production day: July 31, 2017. Distributed to Raley’s and Savemart stores in California, the bags of coleslaw affected by the recall are stamped with a “Best If Used By Date” of 08-16-17 and the lot code TFRS212A07C on the front of each bag. People who are allergic to milk should not eat this coleslaw product. The bags need to be disposed of or returned to the store for a refund. … [Read more...]

Coborn’s, Inc. has just issued a recall of its Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Bars, mislabeled as “GLUTEN FREE FUDGE BROWNIES,” according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. The company, headquartered in St. Cloud, Minnesota, has ascertained that the erroneous fudge brownie labels on this product do not report the presence of the milk ingredient that the chocolate chip bars actually contain. Distributed to Coborn’s and Cash Wise stores in the states of Minnesota, North, Dakota, and South Dakota, to Coborn’s Delivers in the Twin Cities Metro area, and to Marketplace Foods stores in Wisconsin, the mislabeled products were sold between July 4, 2017 and July 6, 2017. The packages affected by the recall are stamped with the UPC code 7-33147-20522-8 and an expiration date of July 10, … [Read more...]

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) reports that Raja Foods LLC, based in Skokie, Illinois, has recalled its frozen “ANARKALI PESHAWARI NAAN” product. This naan bread may contain milk, an allergen that was not labelled on its packaging. The products affected by the recall were manufactured between 7/1/2015 and 7/1/2017 and distributed across the United States. They were packaged in 15-ounce plastic bags stamped with the UPC code 0-51179-99605-2. One person, so far, has been sickened by this product. People who are allergic to milk run the risk of serious illness or death if they eat this naan bread. It should be thrown away or returned to the store for a full refund. … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]