Allergens

FDA warns Whole Foods Market after repeated food recalls for undeclared allergens

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 11:46:00 -0500

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted a warning letter issued to Whole Foods Market for a pattern of receiving and offering for sale misbranded food products, necessitating a series of food recalls for allergens.

FSIS issues public health alert for ready-to-eat pork snack stick products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 14:30:00 -0500

The Hot BBQ snack sticks may contain Chili Cheese flavor sticks.

Allergy alert issued for undeclared shrimp in mislabeled popcorn chicken from 26 Whole Foods Market stores

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 10:12:37 -0500

Whole Foods Market is voluntarily recalling packaged popcorn chicken with sweet chili sauce across 26 stores in Northern California and Reno, Nevada.

FSIS issues public health alert for chicken and beef samosa products containing pastry ingredients that have been recalled due to misbranding

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 10:00:00 -0500

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for chicken and beef samosa products containing spring roll pastries that have been recalled by the manufacturer, Tee Yih Jia (TYJ) Food Manufacturing, due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen.

Stuffed Foods LLC recalls frozen snack products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 10:24:25 -0500

Stuffed Foods LLC, a Wilmington, Mass., establishment is recalling approximately 1,818 pounds of snack products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Allergy alert issued for undeclared egg in prepared macaroni & cheese sold at Whole Foods Market stores in five states

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 09:45:39 -0400

Whole Foods Market is voluntarily recalling select prepared Macaroni & Cheese products from stores across five states because they contain undeclared egg.

Trader Joe's issues recall on undeclared wheat and milk in Gluten Free Battered Halibut (Midwest, Northeast, KY & TN stores only)

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 14:46:00 -0400

Trader Joe's has been alerted by their supplier of Trader Joe’s Gluten Free Battered Halibut (SKU# 50382) that product with the code 537312620 BEST IF USED BY NOV/05/2021 C—sold only in CT, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, NE, NH, NY, OH, RI, TN, VT, WI—contains wheat and milk, which are not declared on the label.

B&G Foods issues voluntary allergy alert for a limited number of boxes of Back to Nature Organic Rosemary & Olive Oil Stoneground Wheat Crackers containing Peanut Butter Cookies

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 11:19:44 -0400

B&G Foods announced today it is voluntarily recalling a very limited number of boxes of a single date code of 6 oz. Back to Nature Organic Rosemary & Olive Oil Stoneground Wheat Crackers, with a “best by” date of APR 25 2021, after learning that a very limited number of the cracker boxes were inadvertently filled with foil wrapped pouches of peanut butter cookies, which contain peanut, an allergen undeclared on the label.

FDA releases results on sampling of dairy-free dark chocolate for milk allergen

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 12:05:00 -0400

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today released results from sampling of domestically manufactured dark chocolate bars and dark chocolate chips labeled as “dairy free” or with similar claims.

GHSW, LLC issues allergy alert on undeclared milk and egg allergens in Trader Joe’s Southwest Style Sweet Potato Sauté Bowl

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 10:38:24 -0400

GHSW, LLC. is voluntarily recalling 1512 units of Trader Joe’s Southwest Style Sweet Potato Sauté Bowl due to undeclared milk and egg allergens in the dressing that are not declared on the label.

Homestead Creamery issues allergy alert on undeclared pecans in Chocolate Ice Cream quart

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 10:36:25 -0400

Homestead Creamery of Wirtz, VA is recalling one lot of Homestead Creamery chocolate ice cream quarts, dated 5/13/2021, because it may contain undeclared pecans.

Willow Tree Poultry Farm, Inc. recalls ready-to-eat chicken salad products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 11:29:00 -0400

Willow Tree Poultry Farm, Inc., an Attleboro, Mass. establishment is recalling approximately 6,890 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken salad products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.

Goodie Girl Tribeca LLC recalls Goodie Girl Magical Animal Crackers due to undeclared wheat

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 10:00:28 -0400

Goodie Girl Tribeca LLC announced today that it is voluntarily recalling 389 cases of a single date code of 7 oz. Goodie Girl Magical Animal Crackers, with a “best by” date of Jan 11, 21A3, after learning that the product may contain undeclared wheat ingredients.

Cher-Make Sausage Company recalls fully cooked meat sausage products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 11:12:00 -0400

Cher-Make Sausage Company, a Manitowoc, Wis. establishment, is recalling approximately 429-lbs of fully-cooked meat sausage products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.

Pretty Thai issues allergy alert on undeclared peanuts in mislabeled Peanut Sauce

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 15:26:23 -0400

Pretty Thai of Austin, Texas, is recalling Pretty Thai Peanut Sauce that may have been mislabeled as Pretty Thai Sweet Chili Sauce.

Fresco Foods, Inc. issues allergy alert on undeclared fish (anchovies) in Ancient Grain Jackfruit Bowl

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 15:24:36 -0400

Fresco Foods Inc. of Tampa, FL is voluntarily recalling ALL units of ANCIENT GRAIN JACKFRUIT BOWL because it may contain an undeclared allergen, fish (anchovies).

Ukrop's Homestyle Foods recalls chicken salad product due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 12:35:01 -0400

Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods, a Richmond, Va. establishment, is recalling approximately 1,202 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken salad product due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

B&G Foods issues voluntary allergy alert on undeclared milk in a limited number of boxes of Back to Nature Organic Rosemary & Olive Oil Stoneground Wheat Crackers

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 12:01:00 -0400

B&G Foods announced today it is voluntarily recalling 1,502 cases of a single date code of 6 oz. Back to Nature Organic Rosemary & Olive Oil Stoneground Wheat Crackers, with a “best by” date of APR 07 2021, after learning that the product may contain undeclared milk ingredients.

Riviana Foods Inc. voluntarily recalls certain manufacturing date and UPC number of Ronzoni Smart Taste Extra-Wide Noodles due to possible undeclared egg allergen

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:14:36 -0400

Riviana Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling 19,931 cases of certain coded Ronzoni Smart Taste Extra-Wide Noodle cellophane packages that contain an egg noodle product.

Frito-Lay issues voluntary allergy alert on undeclared milk in select bags of Lay's Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 10:38:00 -0400

Frito-Lay today issued a voluntary recall of select 1 oz., 1 1/2 oz., 2 5/8 oz., 7 3/4 oz., 12 1/2 oz., 15 1/2 oz. bags of Lay’s Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips because they may contain undeclared milk ingredients.

Oberto Snacks, Inc. recalls smoked sausage products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 10:45:15 -0400

Oberto Snacks Inc., a Kent, Wash. establishment, is recalling approximately 309 pounds of smoked sausage products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.

Superior Nut Company issues allergy alert on undeclared brazil nuts in ALDI product

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 10:35:31 -0400

Superior Nut Company of Cambridge, MA is recalling Southern Grove Mixed Nuts Less than 50% Peanuts, because it may contain undeclared Brazil Nuts.

Allergy alert for undeclared soy (soy milk) in Vegan Vanilla Cake issued by Whole Foods Market stores in seven states

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 10:26:42 -0400

Whole Foods Market is voluntarily recalling Vegan Vanilla Cake from 21 stores across Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and one store in Tallahassee, Florida, due to an undeclared soy (soy milk) allergen.

Fairbault Foods Inc. recalls Progresso canned soup product due to misbranding and undeclared allergens

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 15:37:15 -0400

Faribault Foods Inc., a Faribault, Minn. establishment, is recalling approximately 15,134 pounds of canned soup product due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

SmithFoods Inc. issues allergy alert on undeclared cashew allergen in ALDI Earth Grown Vegan Non Dairy Almond Based Frozen Desserts

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 09:24:18 -0400

SmithFoods Inc. announced that it is voluntarily recalling 16-oz pint packages of Earth Grown Vegan Non-Dairy Almond Based Frozen Desserts because it may contain an undeclared cashew allergen.

H-E-B issues recall for Blue Cheese Salmon Burgers due to undeclared wheat

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 09:19:24 -0400

H-E-B is voluntarily issuing an all-store recall for Blue Cheese Salmon Burgers due to an undeclared allergen.

How to manage food labels to ensure allergens are clearly noted on any product

rickstier4@aol.com (Richard F. Stier, M.S.) — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 09:30:00 -0400

One of the most common causes of allergen recalls is the use of the wrong package or wrong label on a container. It is imperative that food processors make sure that the correct label is placed on each and every product, especially for foods with allergens.

Giant Eagle recalls Dried Fruit Mix due to undeclared allergens

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 10:36:53 -0400

Giant Eagle, Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of Giant Eagle Dried Island Fruit Mix due to the possibility the product may contain undeclared Peanut, Almond, Milk and Soy allergens.

Allergy alert issued by Winter Gardens Quality Foods, Inc. for undeclared egg in Spinach Artichoke Dip

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 10:58:48 -0400

Winter Gardens Quality Foods, Inc., is voluntary recalling one of its products: Whole Foods Market Spinach Artichoke Dip carrying the lot code 248 and Use By: 07/26/20, because of an undeclared allergen (egg).

Happy Colon Foods, LLC issues allergy alert on undeclared milk in Happy Colon Yum Shortbread Cookie and Happy Colon Mmmm Chocolate Chip Cookie

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 10:56:00 -0400

Happy Colon Foods, LLC of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is recalling Happy Colon YUM Shortbread Cookie and Happy Colon Mmmm Chocolate Chip Cookie, because they may contain undeclared milk.