Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Extended #FDA Comment Period on Draft Guidance for #Inorganic #Arsenic in Rice Infant Cereals

FDA to Extend Comment Period on Draft Guidance for Industry: Action Level for Inorganic Arsenic in Rice Cereals for Infants

June 29, 2016

Due to maintenance on the Federal eRulemaking portal from July 1 through July 5, 2016, the FDA will provide stakeholders an additional 14 days to comment on the following request for scientific data, information, and comments that appeared in the Federal Register on April 6, 2016:
The comment period, originally scheduled to close on July 5, 2016, will now close on July 19, 2016.
To electronically submit comments to the docket, visit www.regulations.gov
 and type FDA-2016-D-1099 in the search box.

To submit comments to the docket by mail, use the following address. Be sure to include docket number FDA-2016-D-1099 on each page of your written comments.
Division of Dockets Management
HFA-305
Food and Drug Administration
5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061
Rockville, MD 20852
For more information:

Monday, June 27, 2016

New #foodsafety #recall #undeclared #milk, #almond, & #hazelnut #allergen in IKEA CHOCKLAD MORK bars

IKEA N.A. Services, LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk, Almond, Hazelnut in the CHOKLAD MORK and CHOKLAD MORK 70% Dark Chocolate Bars, Net Wt. 3.5 oz.

June 24, 2016

Contact

Consumers

Customer Service
1-888-966-4532

Announcement

IKEA recalls CHOKLAD MÖRK UPC Code 100293927003 and CHOKLAD MÖRK 70% UPC Code 1203080940009 Dark Chocolate Bars, Net Wt. 3.5 oz. are being recalled due to undeclared Milk, Hazelnuts and Almonds.
All Best Before Dates Of CHOKLAND MÖRK and CHOKLAND MÖRK 70% are being recalled due to undeclared Milk, Hazelnuts and Almond.
IKEA had samples of the dark chocolate bars analyzed and found them to contain milk, hazelnut and almond. Persons allergic to milk, hazelnuts and/or almonds may have a severe to life-threatening reaction after consuming the dark chocolate.
Products have been distributed Nationwide at IKEA retail stores and sold individually. There has been no complaints or reported incidents in the United States to date. IKEA of Sweden has had one reported complaint in Japan. The dark chocolate bars do carry an advisory statement, which identifies that the dark chocolate may contain milk and tree nuts.
Consumers are encouraged to return the affected products to the nearest IKEA store for a full refund, proof of purchase is not required. If you have any questions or concerns please call Customer Service toll free (24/7) at 1-888-966-4532 orwww.IKEA-usa.com.
We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Sunday, June 26, 2016

New #foodsafety #recall #undeclared #fish, #soy, and #wheat #allergens in 2,444 lbs of Ghiringhelli Poultry Products

Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods, Inc. Recalls Poultry Products Due To Mislabeling and Undeclared Allergens

Class I Recall053-2016
Health Risk: HighJun 26, 2016
Congressional and Public Affairs
Benjamin A. Bell
(202) 720-9113
Press@fsis.usda.gov

WASHINGTON, June 26, 2016 – Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods, Inc., a Vallejo, Calif., establishment, is recalling approximately 2,444 pounds of poultry products due to mislabeling and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products contain soy, wheat, and fish (anchovies), known allergens which are not declared on the product label. Additionally, the Caesar Salad products usually have the statement “May Contain Traces of Shellfish.” This statement is missing on the recalled products.
The chicken Caesar Salad items were produced on June 22, 2016. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels]
  • 9-OZ. Plastic clamshell with clear lid containers of “TRADER GIOTTO’S CAESAR SALAD WITH CHICKEN BREAST” bearing plant number P-17156 and “USE BY 06/28” on the label.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-17156” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in California, Colorado, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Washington state.
The company notified FSIS of the mislabeling on June 25, 2016, after the company received notice of the issue from a customer. The salads have the correct label on the top of the package, but exhibit an incorrect back label for “Trader Joe's Chicken & Roast Beet Salad." [See labels.]
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.
Consumers and media with questions about the recall can contact Mike Ghiringhelli, Jr., General Manager, at (707) 561-7670 ext. 105.

Expanded #foodsafety #recall of 2,235 lbs of additional frozen Swai fish fillets that do not meet FSIS Requirements

U.S. Cado Holdings, Inc. Recalls Imported Siluriformes Fish Products Distributed Without Meeting FSIS Requirements

Class I Recall052-2016 EXP
Health Risk: HighJun 25, 2016
Congressional and Public Affairs
Benjamin A. Bell
(202) 720-9113
Press@fsis.usda.gov


EDITORS NOTE: This release is being reissued as an expansion of the June 20, 2016 recall to include additional products, production dates, and distribution area. The first recall 052-2016 on June 20, 2016, recalled 25,760 pounds of frozen Swai fillet products. The recall expansion on June 25, 2016 recalls an additional 2,235 pounds of Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) Swai fillet products, for a total of 27,995 pounds.

WASHINGTON, June 25, 2016 – U.S. Cado Holdings, Inc., a Santa Anna, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 2,235 pounds of imported, frozen Swai fillets products that were distributed into U.S. commerce without meeting federal importation requirements, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The skinless and boneless Delta’s Best Basa Swai Fillet items were produced and packed on March 1, 9, and 16, 2016, in Vietnam by Golden Quality Seafood Corporation. The following products are subject to recall: [View Label]
  • 15-lb. boxes containing individually wrapped pieces of “Skinless and Boneless Swai Fillets” with the label DELTA’S BEST BASA BRAND and the lot number 023015 and 023021, and best by dates of 03-01-2018, 03-09-2018, and 03-16-2018.
The products subject to recall bear no plant number on the box, but do bear the lot number 023015 and 023021, and best by dates of 03-01-2018, 03-09-2018, and 03-16-2018. These items were shipped to retail locations in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas.
The problem was discovered when U.S. Cado Holdings, Inc. notified FSIS personnel of Swai products entering U.S. commerce without meeting FSIS regulatory requirements for imported Siluriformes. The products were imported from Vietnam and failed to comply with FSIS requirements concerning residue sampling and testing prior to entry into United States commerce. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.
Details of the first recall are: June 20, 2016 – U.S. Cado Holdings, Inc., a Santa Anna, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 25,760 pounds of imported, frozen Swai fillets products that were distributed into U.S. commerce without meeting federal requirements, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.
The skinless and boneless Sea Queen brand Swai Fillet items were produced and packed on March 30, 2016, in Vietnam by Golden Quality Seafood Corporation. The following products are subject to recall:
  • 2-lb. (32-oz.) packages containing individually wrapped pieces of “Skinless and Boneless Swai Fillets.”
The products subject to recall bear plant number FN1158, lot number SW1601-02-16090, and have a “best by” date of March 30, 2018. These items were shipped to Aldi distribution centers in Connecticut, Georgia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee.
The problem was discovered when the customer and import establishment notified FSIS personnel of Swai products entering U.S. commerce without meeting FSIS regulatory requirements for imported Siluriformes. The products were imported from Vietnam and failed to comply with FSIS requirements concerning residue sampling and testing prior to entry into United States commerce. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Consumers and Media with questions about the recall can contact Paul Nguyen, U.S. Cado Holdings Inc., Manager, at (714) 973-2272.
FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.
Under the Federal Meat Inspection Act and implementing regulations, the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) ensures that Siluriformes fish and fish products in foreign and domestic commerce are safe, wholesome, and not adulterated or misbranded. FSIS samples imported product for drug, pesticide, and other chemical residues. For more information, please visit:http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/inspection/siluriformes/operations-inspection under Hold-and-Test Sampling Protocol for Shipments of Siluriformes Fish/Fish Products from Foreign Establishments that Export Product that Contains a Violative Chemical Residue(s) as Identified by FSIS Border Sampling and Testing.

Saturday, June 25, 2016

New #foodsafety #recall possible #Listeria #contamination of certain Nature Valley snack bars

Sunflower kernel recall impacts Nature Valley Protein Chewy Bars & Nature Valley Simple Nut Bars

June 24, 2016

Contact

Consumers

1-866-896-4365

Media

Mike Siemienas
 Media.line@genmills.com
(763)764-6364

Announcement

General Mills announced today a voluntary national recall of four specific flavors of Nature Valley Protein Chewy Bars and Nature Valley Simple Nut Bars. The recall is being issued as part of sunflower kernel supplier SunOpta’s ongoing national recall for the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes. General Mills has not received any direct consumer reports of confirmed illnesses related to this supplier issue. 
The four flavors of Nature Valley bars that are part of the recall were distributed to retail establishments throughout the United States.  Consumers are asked to check their pantries and dispose of the products affected by this recall, regardless of when they were purchased or what date is on the package.  
Consumers who have had to discard products covered by this recall may contact General Mills Consumer Relations at 1-866-896-4365 for a replacement.
This recall only affects four flavors of Nature Valley’s nearly 40 different products. Nature Valley’s other products are not affected by this recall.
“We know this is inconvenient for consumers who love these four flavors,” said Anton Vincent, President of General Mills Snacks Division.   “We promise they will return as soon as it is safe to do so.”
Other General Mills products that use sunflower kernels have not been impacted.  SunOpta announced the expansion of their sunflower kernel recall yesterday (June 1, 2016) which impacted these four specific flavors of Nature Valley bars.
This voluntary recall includes the following products currently in stores or consumers’ pantries:
Nature Valley Protein Chewy Bar -Honey, Peanut & Almond with Pumpkin Seeds - 5 count
Package UPC:  000-16000-47196
Nature Valley Protein Chewy Bar-Peanut, Almond & Dark Chocolate - 5 count
Package UPC: 000-16000-45724
Nature Valley Simple Nut Bar - Roasted Peanut & Honey - 4 count
Package UPC: 000-16000-46475
Nature Valley Simple Nut Bar - Roasted Peanut & Honey - 16 count
Package UPC: 000-16000-41308
Nature Valley Simple Nut Bar – Almond, Cashew & Sea Salt - 4 count
Package UPC: 000-16000-46474
Nature Valley Simple Nut Bar-Almond, Cashew & Sea Salt - 25 count
Package UPC: 000-16000-41301
For more information on this recall, please visitwww.generalmills.com/sunflowerseeds
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Friday, June 24, 2016

New #foodsafety #recall #undeclared #peanut #allergen in certain Fathers's Table Cheesecakes sold by Gordon Food Service

Recall For Undeclared Allergen Taken as Part of FDA's Safety Advisory Regarding Grain Craft Flour Recall

For Immediate Release

June 24, 2016

Contact

Consumers

Robert White, Technical Director
Robert.White@thefatherstable.com
(847) 687-6491

Announcement

Sanford, Florida – The Father’s Table is voluntarily recalling 2,099 cases of cheesecakes sold by Gordon Food Service through retail and food service outlets under the GFS® label as a result of a recall by one of The Father’s Table’s flour suppliers, Grain Craft. Particular lots of Grain Craft flour, used in the products listed below, may contain undeclared peanut residue. More information from the FDA about the Grain Craft recall can be found on the FDA’s website at:http://www.fda.gov/Food/RecallsOutbreaksEmergencies/SafetyAlertsAdvisories/ucm504002.htm.
While those who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products, the FDA has advised that “the amount of peanut exposure from use of the flours and affected products is low and not expected to cause adverse health effects in the vast majority of peanut allergic consumers.”  The FDA has also stated that individuals who do not have peanut allergies do not need to avoid these products.
The Father’s Table has received no reports of illnesses to date, from any of its products. The Father’s Table is voluntarily recalling the products below in an abundance of caution.  No products other than those listed below are affected by this recall.
The recall applies to the following specific products sold under the GFS® label:
Product UPCProduct DescriptionPackage Lot Code
0-93901-75662-668 oz Creamy Indulgence NY Style Cheesecake for GFS®, 12 cut w/papers1011641
0-93901-75662-668 oz Creamy Indulgence NY Style Cheesecake for GFS®, 12 cut w/papers1061642
0-93901-75662-668 oz Creamy Indulgence NY Style Cheesecake for GFS®, 12 cut w/papers1121641
0-93901-75662-668 oz Creamy Indulgence NY Style Cheesecake for GFS®, 12 cut w/papers1231642
0-93901-59122-768 oz Triple White Chocolate Cheesecake for GFS®, 14 cut w/papers1101642
0-93901-59122-768 oz Triple White Chocolate Cheesecake for GFS®, 14 cut w/papers1211642
0-93901-75667-168 oz Fruit Swirl Variety Cheesecake for GFS®, 12 cut1121642
0-93901-59121-068 oz Raspberry Lemonade Cheesecake for GFS®, 14 cut w/papers1141641
0-93901-59121-068 oz Raspberry Lemonade Cheesecake for GFS®, 14 cut w/papers1221642
0-93901-51633-668 oz Sea Salt Caramel Cheesecake for GFS®, 14 cut w/papers1221642
0-93901-75664-054 oz Brownie Cheesecake for GFS®, 12 cut w/papers1231642
The recalled package lot codes above correspond to the second set of 7 digits after the “/” laser coded on the rear side panel of the cardboard box. Examples of the label and product code are attached.
Consumers who have purchased the product from a Gordon Food Service Store are urged to dispose of the product, and return the packaging to the store as proof of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Robert White, Technical Director at (847) 687-6491. Available Monday – Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
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New #foodsafety #recall #undeclared #Peanut and #soy #allergen in certain Creative Snack Supreme Nut Mix bags

Creative Snacks Co. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts and Soy in Select The Fresh Market Smoked TFM Supreme Nut Mix Bags

June 24, 2016

Contact

Consumers

Lindsay Hancock
336-668-4151

Announcement

Creative Snacks Co. of Greensboro, North Carolina has issued a precautionary recall on a small quantity of The Fresh Market 12.3 ounce Smoked TFM Supreme Nut Mix bags (UPC 00737094218386) due to the possibility of a mislabeled back label which does not declare Peanuts and Soy on the allergen statement but are included in the contents of the trail mix. According to the company, a total of 186 cases (2,604 units) produced on June 3, 2016 containing The Fresh Market Smoked TFM Supreme Nut Mix could include a label for The Fresh Market Lightly Salted TFM Supreme Nut Mix. Therefore the ingredient statement may not accurately reflect the contents of the bag. The recalled The Fresh Market Smoked TFM Supreme Nut Mix bags were distributed to The Fresh Market only and are identified by a Best Before Date of 01/29/2017.
Creative Snacks Co. representatives are working with The Fresh Market to ensure any incorrectly packaged products are quickly removed from the store shelves. No other The Fresh Market or Creative Snacks Co. products are included in this recall. No illnesses have been reported.
Consumers with questions may contact the company Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST at 336.668.4151, Lindsay Hancock, Creative Snacks Co.
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New #foodsafety #recall possible #Listeria #contamination of certain Figi's snack mixes

Figi's Issues Recall Alert Due To Possible Health Risk

June 24, 2016

Contact

Consumers

Figi's Companies, Inc.
1-800-437-3817

Media

Sheri Dick
715-384-1462

Announcement

Figi's Companies, Inc of Marshfield, WI is recalling the following 2 products that are related to the SunOpta sunflower kernel recall, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
  • 16 oz. Snack Shoppe Hot & Spicy Cajun Snack Mix in a foil bag that is contained in a tin box. The foil bags are marked with lot HD116063 160ZHSMIX.
  • 16 oz Figi's Nature's Mix in a plastic bag that is in a red circular tin container.
  • Nature's Mix is packaged in a plastic bulk bag with approximately 8-12 ounces of product. There is no lot information on the bag.
The recalled Hot & Spicy Cajun Snack Mix was distributed nationwide through mail orders. The Nature's Mix 16 oz red circular tins were distributed nationwide through a distributor who sold directly to consumers and the Nature's Mix in clear plastic bags were only distributed through Figi's Outlet Store located in Marshfield, WI.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
Figi's was notified by our supplier that there is a potential for contamination.
The production of the two noted products has been suspended while the source of the problem is being investigated. Production will resume when a suitable resolution is found.
Consumers who have purchased 16 ounce packages of the Hot and Spicy Mix with the lot number noted above or the bulk-packaged Nature's Mix from our Outlet Store are urged to return them to Figi's for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Figi's Companies, Inc. Monday - Saturday, 7am - 530pm CST at 1-800-437-3817.
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New #petfood #recall possible #Salmonella & #Listeria #contamination of certain Rad Cat Raw Diet® products

Radagast Pet Food, Inc. Is Voluntarily Recalling Four Lots Of Frozen Rad Cat Raw Diet® Due To Possibly Salmonella And Listeria Monocytogenes Health Risk

June 23, 2016

Contact

Consumers

503-736-4649

Media

Tracey Hatch-Rizzi 503-736-4649

Announcement

Radagast Pet Food, Inc. (Portland, OR) has announced a voluntary recall of four lots of frozen Rad Cat Raw Diet products, sold in 8oz., 16oz., and 24oz. tubs, and free 1oz sample cups, due to the potential to be contaminated with Salmonellaand/or Listeria monocytogenes
Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these products.
Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers.
Pets with Salmonella or Listeria monocytogenes infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Some pets may have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
The FDA third party contracted lab found two lots of Grass-Fed Beef tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, one lot of Free-range Chicken tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, and one lot of Free-range Turkey tested positive forSalmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. As a precautionary measure, we are voluntarily recalling three products produced in these four lots.
All affected lot codes 62384, 62361, 62416, and 62372 and Best By dates are located on the lid of all products packaged in tubs and on the bottom of the sample cups.
The following recalled products were distributed in western Canada and all US States except in HI and MS.
 BrandUPCSize Lot Number Best By Date 
Rad Cat Raw Diet
Grass-Fed Beef 
851536001241 8oz 62384 2/6/2017 
 Rad Cat Raw Diet
Grass-Fed Beef
 851536001258 16oz 62384 2/6/2017
 Rad Cat Raw Diet
Grass-Fed Beef
 851536001265 24oz 62384 2/6/2017
 Rad Cat Raw Diet
Grass-Fed Beef
 Sample 1oz 62384 2/6/2017
     
 Rad Cat Raw Diet
Grass-Fed Beef
 851536001241 8oz 62361 1/8/2017
 Rad Cat Raw Diet
Grass-Fed Beef
 851536001258 16oz 62361 1/8/2017
 Rad Cat Raw Diet
Grass-Fed Beef
 851536001265 24oz 62361 1/8/2017
 Rad Cat Raw Diet
Grass-Fed Beef
 Sample 1oz 62361 1/8/2017
     
 Rad Cat Raw Diet
Free-Range Chicken
 851536001036 8oz 62416 3/14/2017
 Rad Cat Raw Diet
Free-Range Chicken
 851536001043 16oz 62416 3/14/2017
 Rad Cat Raw Diet
Free-Range Chicken
 851536001050 24oz 62416 3/14/2017
 Rad Cat Raw Diet
Free-Range Chicken
 Sample 1oz 62416 3/14/2017
     
 Rad Cat Raw Diet
Free-Range Turkey
 851536001005 8oz 62372 1/21/2017
 Rad Cat Raw Diet
Free-Range Turkey
 851536001012 16oz 62372 1/21/2017
Rad Cat Raw Diet
Free-Range Turkey
85153600102924oz623721/21/2017
Consumer information:
Please do not return any of these recalled products to the retailer and dispose in a secure garbage receptacle. For refund claims, fill out all sections of our Consumer Claims Form which can be found on our website www.RadFood.comdisclaimer icon and return this form only to the retailer where you purchased the product for a refund. Consumers may call Radagast Pet Food, Inc. for assistance in filling out the Claim Form.
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