Alerts & Recalls
MAY
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Milk Allergy Alert
May 11, 2012
Jonlly Fruits Inc., Bayamón, PR, is alerting consumers about their brands Jonlly Fruit and Natural Tropic: China (Orange), Acerola (Wild Cherry), Uva (Grape), Parcha (Passion Fruit), Fruta (Fruit Punch), Limón (Lemon), Toronja (Grapefruit), Guava-Piña (Guava-Pineapple), Guanábana (Soursop), China Light (Orange Light), Mandarin (Mandarina), and China-Zanahoria (Orange-Carrot) because it may contain undeclared sodium caseinate (a milk derivative). People who are allergic or are severely sensitive to milk run the risk of a serious or a life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
Jonlly Fruits and Natural Tropic brand beverages were distributed through supermarkets, bakeries and retails stores throughout the island. The products are coded with expiration dates from March 1, 2012 to July 2, 2012 and were packed in plastic containers (1 gal) and bottles (64 oz).
The recall was initiated after it was discovered during an FDA inspection that products were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of milk derivative ingredient. The formulation was adjusted to eliminate the use of the ingredient and provisional labels declaring the allergens were prepared to re-label products already available for distribution.
Consumers should verify if the products they have at home are dated with an expiration date from March 1, 2012 to July 2, 2012. If the product does not contain the additional label declaring the ingredients, consumers are urged to contact the company at 787-787-0625.
Almond Allergy Alert
May 4, 2012
Figi’s Inc, Marshfield, WI is recalling 51 units of the product Lemon Bar Bliss (1# tins), because it contains undeclared Almonds. Accordingly, individuals who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to tree nuts may be at risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
The recall was independently initiated by Figi’s after they discovered that the packaging for Lemon Bar Bliss product inadvertently excluded reference to the presence of tree nuts in the product.
Lemon Bar Bliss was distributed in MO, PA, NY, WI, IN, MI, IL, FL, VA, TX, MN, IA, CA, LA, OR, and UT by UPS mail directly to purchasers or recipients. This product is shipped in a red decorative corrugated box with a Figi’s logo label. The primary container is a red and gold round tin. The product information label is on the bottom of the tin and is labeled Lemon Bar Bliss. No expiration date is on the box or tin.
No illnesses or other allergic effects have been reported to date.
Consumers who have purchased Figi’s Lemon Bar Bliss are urged to return it to Figi’s for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (800) 422-3444 ext 8688, or email tocustomerservice@figis.com.
Milk Allergy Alert
May 11, 2012
Jonlly Fruits Inc., Bayamón, PR, is alerting consumers about their brands Jonlly Fruit and Natural Tropic: China (Orange), Acerola (Wild Cherry), Uva (Grape), Parcha (Passion Fruit), Fruta (Fruit Punch), Limón (Lemon), Toronja (Grapefruit), Guava-Piña (Guava-Pineapple), Guanábana (Soursop), China Light (Orange Light), Mandarin (Mandarina), and China-Zanahoria (Orange-Carrot) because it may contain undeclared sodium caseinate (a milk derivative). People who are allergic or are severely sensitive to milk run the risk of a serious or a life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
Jonlly Fruits and Natural Tropic brand beverages were distributed through supermarkets, bakeries and retails stores throughout the island. The products are coded with expiration dates from March 1, 2012 to July 2, 2012 and were packed in plastic containers (1 gal) and bottles (64 oz).
The recall was initiated after it was discovered during an FDA inspection that products were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of milk derivative ingredient. The formulation was adjusted to eliminate the use of the ingredient and provisional labels declaring the allergens were prepared to re-label products already available for distribution.
Consumers should verify if the products they have at home are dated with an expiration date from March 1, 2012 to July 2, 2012. If the product does not contain the additional label declaring the ingredients, consumers are urged to contact the company at 787-787-0625.
Almond Allergy Alert
May 4, 2012
Figi’s Inc, Marshfield, WI is recalling 51 units of the product Lemon Bar Bliss (1# tins), because it contains undeclared Almonds. Accordingly, individuals who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to tree nuts may be at risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
The recall was independently initiated by Figi’s after they discovered that the packaging for Lemon Bar Bliss product inadvertently excluded reference to the presence of tree nuts in the product.
Lemon Bar Bliss was distributed in MO, PA, NY, WI, IN, MI, IL, FL, VA, TX, MN, IA, CA, LA, OR, and UT by UPS mail directly to purchasers or recipients. This product is shipped in a red decorative corrugated box with a Figi’s logo label. The primary container is a red and gold round tin. The product information label is on the bottom of the tin and is labeled Lemon Bar Bliss. No expiration date is on the box or tin.
No illnesses or other allergic effects have been reported to date.
Consumers who have purchased Figi’s Lemon Bar Bliss are urged to return it to Figi’s for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (800) 422-3444 ext 8688, or email tocustomerservice@figis.com.
APRIL
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Milk Allergy Alert
April 27, 2012
Café-Tasse S.A., based in Belgium, is voluntarily recalling its 1.58 oz. Café-Tasse Noir (Dark Belgian chocolate bar with best before date of “15 SEPT 2013” because it may contain undeclared traces of milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
The product in question was distributed in the following states: VA, MA, WA and CA from January 2012 through mid-April 2012 and was sold in retail stores. The lot code affects only a total of 11 cases of 30 bars of this product that were sold by 7 retailers and 1 distributor, all of who have been contacted.
Product involved pertains to the 1.58 oz. (45 gr.) bar with bar code of 54000219 505504 and expiration date of 15-September 2013. It does not affect any other Café-Tasse chocolate bars or sizes. Under the best before date, there is also a lot code with reference: L11303249. An image of the package is below- black paper wrapper over a gold foil.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
The recall was initiated by Café-Tasse in Belgium after it was discovered that product containing milk traces was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of milk traces. All remaining inventory of this item has been destroyed.
Consumers who have purchased the Café-Tasse Noir 1.57 oz. bar with best before date of September 15, 2013 are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the importer of the product, Belgium’s Chocolate Source, Wellesley, MA at 1-877-INDULGE for further information.
Milk Allergy Alert
April 26, 2012
Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc. of Beaverton, OR is voluntarily recalling 653 cases of 7 oz. Mrs. Weaver’s Pimento Spread that may have been packaged into containers marked Ham Salad. The Ham Salad label does not list milk ingredients on the label. People who are allergic to milk products run the risk of serious reaction if they consume this product.
There have been no adverse reactions or illnesses reported in connection with this product.
The recalled 7 oz. Mrs. Weaver’s Pimento Spread was distributed in AR, AZ, FL, LA, MS, OK, TX, and WA between April 11, 2012 and April 17, 2012. The product is sold in a 7 oz. plastic container marked on the side of the lid with Aug/05/12. After the use by date is a facility identifier code of 20 followed by a timestamp No other package codes are affected by this recall.
UPC No.
Brand
Product Description
Unit Weight
Use by Date
Plant Identifier and Timestamp after the Use by Date
71117.00003
Mrs. Weaver's
Pimento Spread
7 oz.
Aug/05/12
20 HH:MM
The problem was discovered by a company representative during a routine store visit. The company has advised the FDA of this voluntary recall.
Customers who bought Mrs. Weaver’s Pimento Spread are urged to return the packages to the store where it was purchased for a full refund.
For further information, please contact Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc. Consumer Hotline: 1-888-257-7913 Monday through Friday between 8am-8pm EST.
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Milk, Wheat, & Egg Allergy Alert
April 26, 2012
Krispak, Inc. of Grand Rapids, MI is voluntarily recalling 16 cases of GFS® Hostess Candy Mix 8-48 oz packages due to a potential miss-pack, resulting in undeclared allergens. A small number of cases of GFS® Hostess Candy Mix were inadvertently put into GFS® Chocolate Sprinkles packages. GFS® Hostess Candy Mix contains wheat and milk and may contain egg, none of which are declared on the GFS® Chocolate Sprinkles package. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk, eggs, and wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
The GFS® Hostess Candy Mix in question was distributed from April 5th – 19th to Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee Gordon Food Service Marketplace Stores.
Product is in a red stand up GFS®, 48 oz pouch that says Chocolate Sprinkles. The code date is embossed on the top of the pouch as 088 12.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's production and packaging processes.
Consumers who have purchased GFS® Hostess Mix by the case or GFS® Chocolate Sprinkles should investigate their purchase. Consumers whom received miss-packed product are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Krispak, Inc. at 1-616-554-1377 during the hours of 6:00 am – 2:00 pm ET.
.FISH ALLERGY ALERTApril 17, 2012
Nestlé Prepared Foods Company announced today that it is voluntarily recalling two hour codes of STOUFFER’S® Satisfying Servings Lasagna Italiano because the package may contain STOUFFER’S Stuffed Peppers. While the Stuffed Peppers are wholesome, the recipe includes Worcestershire Sauce—which contains anchovy as an ingredient--and there is no Anchovy allergen statement on the Lasagna Italiano package. Consumers who are allergic to fish should not consume this product.
These products were manufactured in December 2011 and, given their popularity, Nestlé believes there may not be much inventory left on supermarket shelves. However, Nestlé is asking consumers to check their freezers for STOUFFER’S Satisfying Servings Lasagna Italiano in the 19 1/8 oz. package, with UPC code 13800-44709. The possibly affected production codes include 1349595513R or 1349595513S. This information can be found on the “proof of purchase” panel, located on the right end flap of the package, below the ingredient statement.
If you find the codes on your product, please call Nestlé at 1-800-392-4057, or emailnestlefrozenfoods@casupport.com for further instructions. Nestlé will provide a replacement coupon to those affected consumers.
MILK ALLERGY ALERT
April 17, 2012
Mission Foods announced today a voluntary recall of its Taco Dinner Kits distributed by Kroger, Winn-Dixie, Hannaford and Food Lion because they may contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
The affected products are distributed by retail grocery stores in the following states:
Kroger: Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, West Virginia, Kansas, Nebraska and Tennessee. Stores under the following names where Kroger operates are included in this recall: Kroger, Scott’s, Payless, Owen’s, Food-4-Less in Chicago, JayC, Dillons, Gerbes and Bakers.
Food Lion: North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Georgia, Florida, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey and Ohio
Winn-Dixie: Florida, Louisiana, Georgia, Mississippi and Alabama Mission Foods has decided to recall these products as a precautionary measure.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the Taco Dinner Kit products.
Mission Foods is recalling the following items:
• Kroger Taco Dinner Kit, 12-count, containing 12 crisp shells, sauce and seasoning with UPC code 0-11110-85474-2 dated GA AUG 10 12.
• Winn-Dixie Taco Dinner Kit, 12-count, containing 12 white corn taco shells, taco sauce and seasoning mix with UPC code 0-21140-20569-8 dated GA AUG 10 12.
• Hannaford Taco Dinner Kit, 12-count, containing 12 taco shells, taco sauce and seasoning mix with UPC code 0-41268-17572-7 dated GA AUG 10 12.
• Hannaford Hard & Soft Taco Dinner Kit, 12-count, containing 6 hard tacos and 6 soft tortillas, taco sauce and seasoning mix with UPC code 0-41268-17573-4 dated GA AUG 07 12.
• Food Lion Taco Dinner Kit, 12-count, containing 12 taco shells, taco sauce and seasoning mix with UPC code 0-35826-00661-5 dated GA AUG 10 12.
• Note, on April 6th Food Lion announced a recall of its Food Lion store brand 13.4 ounce hard/soft taco dinner – sold at Food Lion, Harveys and Reid’s grocery stores with the UPC 3582605118 and dated GA AUG 07 12, which is also part of the affected product.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that a milk containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of milk.
Consumers should return the product to the store where it was purchased for a refund.
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PEANUT ALLERGY ALERT
April 17, 2012
Harry and David, of Medford, Oregon, is voluntarily recalling approximately 205 2 oz. bags labeled Harry & David® Premium Kansas City Style Barbeque almonds, because the bags may contain peanuts. Peanuts are not declared as ingredients, but the label includes the statement “May contain trace amounts of allergens not listed in the ingredients.” People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
Affected product was sold in the following states: CA, CO, DE, MD, NC, NJ, NV, OH, OR, and VA under the Harry & David® brand in Harry and David stores only.
Harry and David is recalling 2oz. bags of Harry & David® Premium Kansas City Barbeque Almonds with a “Best by” date of 09/28/12. The “Best by” date is located on the lower section of the back of the bag. The bag also has the stock identifying number RSD234504 / HA3700195 printed on it. The bar code number for this product is 780994781986. The lot codes for this product are ink jetted on the bag and begin with the digits “0682M” “0722M” and “0752M”. These lots of product were sold beginning 3/29/12.
There have been no illnesses or injuries reported to date. Anyone concerned about an illness/injury should contact a physician immediately.
This problem was discovered on April 10, 2012 when peanuts were found in bulk product shipped to Harry and David by a third party supplier. No peanuts have been reported in bags of Harry & David Premium Kansas City Barbeque Almonds to date.
Consumers with recalled product may return it to any Harry and David retail store for a full refund. Consumers with questions about the recalled product may phone the Harry and David Customer Service division at 800-233-1101, 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. PST.
ILK AND SOY ALLERGY ALERT
April 12, 2012
John B. Sanfilippo and Son, Inc. (the Company) announced today that it is voluntarily recalling Full Circle Concierge Snack Nut Blend because it contains undeclared soy and milk ingredients. Consumers who are allergic to soy and/or milk ingredients may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
To date, the Company has not received any reports of illnesses in connection with the item listed below.
Consumers who have recently purchased the item listed below at Lunds Stores or Weis Markets should not consume this product and should return it to the store of purchase for a full refund or replacement.
Item Description:
The following items have been sold under the Full Circle Brand in 11 oz cups in Lunds Stores located in MN and Weis Markets in PA, MD, NY and NJ.
JBSS Item Code
UPC No.
Brand
Product Description
Unit Wt.
Best By Date
V28392
036800 28392
Full Circle
Concierge Snack Nut Blend
11 oz
Nov 02 12
Contact for Consumers:
Consumers or customers who have questions about the above recall may contact John B. Sanfilippo and Son, Inc. Customer Service toll-free at (800) 874-8734 Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time.
SOY ALLERGY ALERT
April 12, 2012
John B. Sanfilippo and Son, Inc. (the Company) announced today that it is voluntarily recalling Fisher Vanilla Bean Almonds and Fisher Cocoa Mocha Almonds because these items contain undeclared soy ingredients. Consumers who are allergic to soy ingredients may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
To date, the Company has not received any reports of illnesses in connection with the items listed below.
Consumers who have recently purchased the items listed below at Roundy’s should not consume this product and should return it to the store of purchase for a full refund or replacement.
Item Description:
The following items have been sold under the Fisher Brand in 10 oz plastic cans in WI.
JBSS Item Code
UPC No.
Brand
Product Description
Unit Wt.
Best By Date
P02389
07069002389
Fisher
Cocoa Mocha Almonds
10 oz
Best By 09/28/13 GH1
P02390
07069002390
Fisher
Vanilla Bean Almonds
10 oz
Best By 09/20/13 GH1
P02390
07069002390
Fisher
Vanilla Bean Almonds
10 oz
Best By 09/28/13 GH1
Contact for Consumers:
Consumers or customers who have questions about the above recall may contact John B. Sanfilippo and Son, Inc. Customer Service toll-free at (800) 874-8734 Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time.
Multiple Allergen Alert
April 12, 2012
MEDITERRA S.A. of Chios Greece is recalling PIE WITH CHIOS MASTIHA 80g, HONEY PIE WITH ALMONDS 80g, HALVA PIE WITH CHIOS MASTIHA AND PEANUTS 80g, FIGS STUFFED WITH ALMONDS 360g , GREEK GARLIC SPREAD WITH ALMONDS 180g, HANDMADE TRAHANA PASTA WITH MASTIHA 340g, SMOKED EGGPLANT SPREAD WITH CHIOS MASTIHA 180g, and SPICY GARLIC SPREAD WITH CHIOS MASTIHA 180g, because they may contain undeclared allergens.
Specifically mastiha pie, honey pie and halva pie contain egg albumin, wheat flour and nuts (almonds). The handmade Τraxana contains milk yogurt and wheat gluten. The figs contain nuts (almonds). The Greek garlic spread contains nuts (almonds) and wheat bread. The smoked eggplant contains nuts (pine nuts). The spicy garlic spread with mastiha contains wheat bread. People who have allergies to egg, milk, wheat, and/or nuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
These products have been sold in the United States via internet sales throughwww.mastihashopny.com and from one retail store located at 145 Orchard St., New York, New York.
The mastiha pie, halva pie and honey pie are packaged in a plastic bag and wrapped in paper as secondary packaging. Mastiha pie is marked with LOT09120202 and best before end 12/30/2012. Honey pie is marked with LOT27111107 and best before end 06/30/2012. Halva pie is marked with LOT85111104 and best before end 06/25/2012.
The figs with almonds and handmade trahana are packaged in a plastic vacuum bag and a paper box as secondary packaging. Figs are marked with LOT16111115 and best before end 04/30/2012. The handmade trahana pasta is marked with LOT03101125 and best before end 04/30/2012.
The Greek garlic spread, smoked eggplant spread, and spicy garlic spread are packaged in a glass jar with a black lid. Greek garlic spread is marked with LOT03110916 and best before end 09/30/2012. Smoked eggplant is marked with LOT3111020 and best before end 04/30/2013. Spicy garlic spread is marked with LOT01110916 and best before end 09/30/2012.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the allergen-containing products were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of the allergens. Specifically we did not declare that albumin is egg albumin, yogurt is milk yogurt, white bread is wheat bread, as well as almonds and pine nuts are nuts.
MEDITERRA S.A. has printed and sent corrected labels for these products on 04/05/2012 and all products now properly declare all ingredients, including any allergens.
Consumers who have purchased any of these products are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the U.S. retail store at 212-253-0895 between 12:00pm and 7:00pm Eastern Time, Tuesday through Sunday or the manufacturer directly at 0030-22710-51805.
Consumers may visit our website at www.mastihashop.com for more information about Mediterra S.A.
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PEANUT ALLERGY ALERT
April 12, 2012
Kathy Kaye Foods LLC is voluntarily recalling Classic Caramel Cob Junior with a best buy date of December 23, 2011, because it may contain undeclared peanut allergen. People who have allergies to peanuts run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
The recalled Classic Caramel Cob Junior (UPC# 896324001041), with a best buy date of December 23, 2011, in 2.50 oz. cello packages, were sold between June and December 2011 primarily through Christmas Tree Shops in Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Vermont, and Virginia, and through Gem State Distributors in Utah and Idaho.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered through routine sampling by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis of the product by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of peanut allergen at 34 parts per million in packages of Classic Caramel Cob Junior with a best buy date of December 23, 2011, which did not declare peanuts as an ingredient on the label.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
Consumers who have purchased Classic Caramel Cob Junior with a best buy date of December 23, 2011, are urged to return them to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact the company, Monday thru Friday from 8am- 5pm MT, at 1-877-563-0204.
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EGG ALLERGY ALERT
April 06, 2012
Kwik Trip, Inc. located in La Crosse, WI is recalling Glazers Donuts in a 10.75-oz. cardboard box because it may contain undeclared traces of egg. Consumers who are allergic to eggs may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product. On April 5, Kwik Trip, Inc. recalled all Glazers Donuts from their Retail locations due to the undeclared allergen.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered their supplier had added egg to a key ingredient.
The problem has been corrected. No adverse reactions have been reported.
The recalled Glazers Donuts are in a 10.75-oz. cardboard box, UPC CODE 39779 04033, and were sold in Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin with a sell by date on or before 04/07.
Consumers who are allergic to eggs and have purchased the Glazers Donuts on or before April 5 are urged to return them to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (608) 781-8988.
EGG ALLERGY ALERT
April 6, 2012
Threeline Imports, Inc located at 14A 53 Street, Brooklyn New York, 11232 is recalling KYPOYKA BISQUIT in a 21.16 oz cardboard box because it may contain undeclared eggs. Consumers who are allergic to eggs may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
The recalled KYPOYKA BISQUIT in a 21.16 oz cardboard box, container code 072611 042612, were sold in New York State and Florida.
The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis of the product by the Department Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of undeclared eggs in KYPOYKA BISQUIT which did not declare eggs as ingredients on the label.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. Consumers who are allergic to eggs and purchased KYPOYKA BISQUIT are urged to return them to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (718)439-1700.
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MILK ALLERGY ALERT
April 6, 2012
Los Olivos LTD of Farmingdale, NY, is recalling its 16 ounce packages of “Pan de Torta” bread because they may contain undeclared milk allergens. Consumers who are allergic to milk allergens may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
The product comes in a 16 ounce, clear plastic package marked with lot #50912 stamped on the side. The recalled “Pan de Torta. The product was sold to Queso La Ricura Located at 225 Park Avenue Hicksville NY 11801 and distributed throughout Long Island, Brooklyn, Queen’s., Manhattan, Staten Island and the Bronx and New Jersey. The product was distributed nationwide by other distributors.
The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of undeclared milk allergens in the 16 ounce packages of Los Olivos Pan de Torta” which did not declare a milk ingredient on the label.
No illnesses or allergic reactions involving this product have been reported to date.
Consumers who have purchased 16 ounce packages of “Los Olivos Pan de Torta” are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 631-773-6439.
PEANUT AND TREE NUT ALLERGY ALERT
April 6, 2012
Odwalla, Inc. is recalling Odwalla Chocolate Protein Monster beverage in 12-oz and 32-oz bottles, with “enjoy by” dates prior to and including 23 MAY 2012, because of reports from consumers allergic to peanuts and/or tree nuts experiencing severe allergic reactions after consuming this beverage. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts and/or tree nuts may run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
Odwalla Chocolate Protein Monster product that is being recalled includes all “enjoy by” dates prior to 23 MAY 2012 and the specific UPC codes listed below.
Odwalla Chocolate Protein Monster 12-oz bottles UPC Code: 14054 13509
Odwalla Chocolate Protein Monster 32-oz bottles UPC Code: 14054 13504
Odwalla Protein Monster “variety pack” Ten 12-oz bottles, four UPC Code: 0 14054 26659 6
(sold exclusively at Costco) of which are Odwalla
Chocolate Protein Monster
These Odwalla Chocolate Protein Monster beverages were distributed nationwide through retail food stores and on-premise foodservice establishments during the last seven weeks. The 12-oz bottles of Chocolate Protein Monster are also available in an Odwalla Protein Monster “variety pack” sold exclusively at Costco during this same timeframe. The variety pack is a 10-pack of
12-oz bottles of the different Protein Monster varieties, four bottles of which are Chocolate Protein Monster.
Chocolate Protein Monster is sold in 12-oz and 32-oz re-sealable plastic packaging and must be kept refrigerated. The beverage labels carry the brand name “Odwalla” and the descriptors “Chocolate Protein Soy and Dairy Protein Shake” and “Protein Monster.” Specific “enjoy by” dates can be found printed on the neck of the bottles.
To date, four consumers have contacted Odwalla to report allergic reactions after drinking the product. These four consumers are not known to be allergic to soy and milk but report being allergic to peanuts and/or tree nuts.
Odwalla has notified the FDA of these consumer reports and is working with FDA to investigate the cause of these allergic reactions. This beverage contains no peanut or tree nut ingredients, and the production facility where it is produced does not make any peanut-containing products. While Odwalla has found no evidence of peanuts or tree nuts in the product at this point, in an abundance of caution to safeguard consumers, Odwalla is recalling this product while continuing to investigate the cause of the reactions.
Consumers who are allergic to peanuts or peanuts and tree nuts and who have Odwalla Chocolate Protein Monster product with the specified “enjoy by” dates are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Odwalla at 1-800-639-2552, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.
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MILK ALLERGY ALERT
April 5, 2012
Fung Shing International Corp. is recalling STAR LIGHT Coconut Candy because it contains undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
- The recall Star Light Coconut Candy Keo Dua La Dua comes in an un-coded, 7 oz plastic dish and was sold in New York and Ohio. It is a product of Vietnam. This product has UPC Code 8936015503071.
- The recall Star Light Coconut Candy Keo Dua comes in an un-coded, 7 oz plastic dish and was sold in New York and Ohio. It is a product of Vietnam. This product has a UPC Code 8936015503088.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
Consumers who have purchased Star Light Coconut Candy Keo Dua La Dua should return it to the place of purchase.
Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-718-366-3106
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