According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), Food Evolution, LLC, headquartered in Schiller Park, Illinois, has announced a Class I Recall of 150 pounds of its Mediterranean-style chicken cous cous salad products. These products may contain pecans, which are not declared on the product’s labelling. “Class I” Recalls are classified as a “High Risk” health hazard situation by the FSIS. It is probable that people who are allergic to pecans may experience “serious, adverse health consequences or death” if they consume the chicken cous cous salad products. Food Evolution’s “Mediterranean Style Cous Cous Salad with Sweet Basil Dressing” product was packaged in 12.01-ounce clear plastic containers and distributed to Roundy’s Supermarket … [Read more...]
Mediterranean-style Chicken Products Recalled for Undeclared Allergens and Misbranding
Cassava Cake and Mixed Nut Mooncake Recalled for Multiple Undeclared Allergens
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reports that Sunshine Bakery, headquartered in Alhambra, California, has issued a voluntary recall of its Cassava Cake and Mixed Nut Mooncake products. Both products contain the following undeclared food allergens: peanuts, coconut, almonds, and cashews. Some products may also contain sunflower seeds. The cassava and mooncake products are stamped with a “best by” date of 3/24/2017 and were distributed to retail stores on 2/24/2017. The Cassava Cakes, sliced either in brown squares or in red/yellow strips, were packaged on white foam trays and covered in clear plastic wrap. The Mixed Nut Mooncakes were individually packaged in clear wrap and affixed with a printed label stamped with the “best by” date. People who are allergic to peanuts, … [Read more...]
Fresh Express Caesar Salad Kits Recalled for Undeclared Nuts
Fresh Express Inc. of Orlando has issued a recall for some Caesar salad kits that may contain undeclared walnuts. Consumers with an allergy or sensitivity to nuts should not eat these salads as they risk allergic reaction if they do. About 2,449 cases of the recalled products, which were sold in 7.6 ounce packages, were distributed to 19 states primarily in the Southeast. They have the product code G163B13A, Use-By Date June 26 and UPC Code 0 71279 30100 6. … [Read more...]
Michel et Augustin Petites Baguettes Butter Cookies Recall
Michel et Augustin Inc. of Brooklyn, NY, is recalling approximately 900 packages of Petites Baguettes Butter Cookies Dark Chocolate, 6 packs only, because they may contain undeclared hazelnuts. People who have an allergy to hazelnuts should nit eat these cookies as they run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they do. The recalled cookies were distributed to retail stores throughout New York City. They were packaged in a sealed polypropylene film inside a cardboard box (6 cookies per box), with NET WT. 1.58 oz., UPC 812668020166 and a "Best before date" of 07 2016 (located on back of the package). At the time of the recall, there had been no illnesses or complaints reported. The recall was initiated after the firm discovered packages of cookies with visible … [Read more...]
Purple Cow Ice Cream Recalled for Undeclared Nuts
House of Flavors Inc. is recalling Purple Cow Limited Edition Cookie Butter Ice Cream sold at Meijer stores, in 8 oz cups because it contains undeclared nuts. The recalled ice cream actually contains Purple Cow Butter Pecan Ice Cream and has a Purple Cow Butter Pecan lid. Consumers who may have an allergy or sensitivity to nuts should not eat this ice cream as they run the risk of potentially life-threatening allergic reaction if they do.For consumers who are not allergic to nuts, there is no safety issue with this product. The recalled product has the UPC 13733 61945 and was sold at at Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin. At the time of the recall, the company had received one complaint but no reports of illnesses. House of Flavors and … [Read more...]
Whole Foods in Oakland Recalls Jivara Lactee Milk Chocolate Valrhona
The Whole Foods store in Oakland, located at 230 Bay Place, is recalling Jivara Lactee Milk Chocolate Valrhona cut and wrap pieces due to undeclared hazelnuts on the product label. People who have an allergy or sensitivity to hazelnuts should not eat this product as they run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they do. One mild reaction has been reported to-date. The recalled candy pieces were wrapped in clear plastic wrap with "packed on" dates prior to May 19th 2015 and the UPC 250344025508. This recall only applies to Whole Foods Market's Oakland store. Customers with hazelnut allergies may bring in their receipt for a full refund. … [Read more...]
Horizon Cheddar Sandwich Crackers Recalled for Undeclared Peanut
WhiteWave Foods of Broomfield, CO. is recalling 7.5 oz packages of Horizon Cheddar Sandwich Crackers because they may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have an allergy or sensitivity to peanuts should not eat this product as they run the risk of serious or life- threatening allergic reaction if they do. At the time the recall was announced, no illnesses or adverse reaction had been reported. The problem is attributed to an inadvertent packaging error. The outer package is labeled as a cheddar sandwich cracker and the inner package contains the peanut butter sandwich crackers. The recalled products have a “best before” date of 17 May 2015 and Universal Product Code (UPC) of 42365 00464. This is the only product involved in the recall. About 62,160 boxes of recalled product … [Read more...]
Market Pantry Honey & Oat Mixers Recalled for Undeclared Almonds
Gilster-Mary Lee of Chester, Ill. is recalling one lot of Market Pantry Honey & Oat Mixers Ready to Eat cereal because it may contain undeclared almonds. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The recalled lot is Market Pantry Honey and Oat Mixers Ready to Eat Cereal, packaged in 18-oz. cartons which have a Best By date of SEP 30 15 P4 (UPC# 85239-90824). Consumers should return the product to the store for a full refund or discard it. The product is sold exclusively at Target Stores and was distributed nationwide. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this cereal. … [Read more...]
Zilks Hummus Recalled for Undeclared Peanuts
Zilks Foods of Austin, Texas is recalling all of its 8 ounce hummus products because they may contain undeclared peanuts. People with allergies to peanuts should not eat these products as they run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they do. No illnesses had been reported at the time of the recall. The recalled hummus was packages in clear plastic tubs with whit lids and distributed to retail stores nationwide. The recall was issued after it was discovered that a spice ingredient from a single supplier was contaminated with peanut allergens. To see UPC codes and other details about the recalled product, click the link above. … [Read more...]
Abdallah Candies Recalls Holiday Caramel Bites for Peanuts
Abdallah Candies is recalling red and silver foil wrapped Holiday Caramel Bites after one customer has reported finding a peanut butter bite, wrapped in red foil, in a bag of holiday caramel bites. No allergic reactions or illnesses have been reported, according to the Burnsville, Min.-based company. But customers with peanut allergies should not eat this candy as they risk serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they do. The date code on the recalled bag is EK-08. Bags with the following date codes are being recalled: EJ29 - EJ31and EK01- EK18. The date code is on the bottom left corner of the label. The SKU number is 6668407116. The recalled product, sold in boxes of 6 cellophane bags with 4 red and 4 silver foil wrapped bites in each bag, has been distributed nationwide … [Read more...]
