New #foodsafety #recall #undeclared #milk #wheat #soy #allergens in Ukrop's Homestyle Foods products

Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods Recalls Beef and Chicken Chili Flavored Soup Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Class I Recall011-2017

Health Risk: HighFeb 7, 2017

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Congressional and Public Affairs
Autumn Canaday
(202) 720-9113
Press@fsis.usda.gov

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2017 – Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods, a Richmond, Va. establishment, is recalling approximately 45 pounds of beef and chicken chili flavored soup products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product(s) contain milk, wheat and soy, known allergens which are not declared on the product label.

The chili flavored soups with beans and chicken, or beef, were produced on Feb. 2, 2017. The following products are subject to recall: 

• 6-lbs. of 24 oz. clear plastic containers of “Ukrop’s Chili Flavored Soup with Beans and Chicken” with a sell by date of 02/08/17 on the label.
• 39-lbs. of 24 oz. clear plastic containers of “Ukrop’s Chili Flavored Soup with Beans and Beef” with a sell by date of 02/08/17 on the label.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 19979” or “P-19979” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Virginia.

The problem was discovered on Feb. 3, 2017 when a retail store noticed that the product label did not match the actual product.

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 Susan Rowe, assistant to the CEO, at (804) 340-3104.

New #foodsafety #recall possible #Listeria #contamination of Ruth's Original Pimento Spread 7 oz.

Ruth’s Salad Charlotte NC is Recalling Ruth’s Original Pimento Spread 7 oz Because of Possible Health Risk. May Contain Listeria Monocytogenes

For Immediate Release

February 2, 2017

Contact

Consumers

Bill Rudisill
  brudisill@ruthsalad.com
 800-532-0409
 864-616-4504

 

Announcement

Charlotte, NC  Ruth’s Salads is undertaking a recall of Ruth’s Original Pimento Spread in 7oz plastic containers.  The product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes.

Consumers who have purchased this 7 oz Ruth’s Original Pimento Spread with the Lot #16, Sell By Date 4/30/2017 are urged to return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.

The contamination was discovered during random testing by the NC Department of Agriculture.  Consumers with questions may contact the company at 800-532-0409 between the hours of 7AM and 3 PM Monday-Friday.  After hours, consumers may leave a message and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that 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 infections can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The recalled product was distributed in grocery stores  in NC, SC, GA, and parts of Virginia and Tennessee.
 

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New #foodsafety #recall #undeclared #milk #allergen in Falafel King Tzatziki Sauce

Falafel King Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in “Tzatziki Sauce”

For Immediate Release

February 2, 2017

Contact

Consumers

Amnon Gilady
  falafelkingent@aol.com
 303-443-1346

Announcement

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Falafel King of Boulder, Colorado is notifying the public that its containers of Tzatziki Sauce made with sour cream contains milk, a known allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Falafel King Tzatziki Sauce is distributed to retail stores in certain areas of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Nebraska.

Falafel King Tzatziki Sauce is sold in a 10 ounce plastic container with a black rimmed lid with the UPC #822986-70015-2 and a “Sell By” date printed on the top label. The old label on this product will have a “Sell By” date prior to 03/04/17.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with our product.

This Allergy Alert was initiated to protect the consumers after it was discovered that the Tzatziki Sauce made with sour cream was distributed in packaging that did not declare the presence of milk.

Anyone with questions may contact the Falafel King Corporate office at 303-443-1346 and ask for Amnon Gilady, Owner, Monday-Friday, 9:00a.m.–5:00p.m. MST.

Attachment:  Falafel King Tzatziki Sauce Labeling / Previous and Revised

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New #foodsafety #recall possible #Listeria #contamination of certain Fromi USA Cheeses

Le Fedou, Fromagerie De Hyelzas Sas Recalls “Tomme Brebis Fedou Cheese” and “Soureliette Cheese” because of Possible Health Risk

For Immediate Release

February 1, 2017

Contact

Consumers

 1-718-412-0498

 

Announcement

Fromi USA. of New York, NY, is recalling its 7 cases of Soureliette cheese and 2 cases of Tomme Brebis Fedou 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.

The recalled Tomme Brebis Fedou cheese and Soureliette were distributed to CA, NY and MA through retail stores.

The product Soureliette comes in a 3lb box marked with an expiration date of 02/22/2017; 01/25/2017 and 08/02/2017 stamped on the top.

The product Tomme Brebis Fedou comes in a 3lb box marked with an expiration date of 02/22/2017stamped on the top.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by the foreign supplier revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in 3lb packages of Tomme Brebis Fedou cheese and Soureliette.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at

1-718-412-0498, Monday – Friday, 9am - 5pm, ET.

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New #smokeless #tobacco #recall due to presence of sharp metal objects

U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company Voluntarily Recalls Certain Smokeless Tobacco Products Manufactured at its Franklin Park, IL Facility

For Immediate Release

January 31, 2017

Contact

Consumers

 1-866-201-9136

Announcement

U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company (USSTC) is voluntarily recalling certain of its smokeless tobacco products, listed in the chart below, manufactured at USSTC’s facility in Franklin Park, IL. USSTC has notified the U.S. Food and Drug Administration of the recall and is working with federal authorities on this matter.

USSTC initiated the recall after receiving eight consumer complaints of foreign metal objects, including sharp metal objects, found in select cans. In each case, the object was visible to the consumer and there have been no reports of consumer injury. Complaints have been received from consumers in Indiana, Texas, North Carolina, Tennessee, Wisconsin and Ohio.

The products at issue were manufactured solely in USSTC’s Franklin Park, IL facility and distributed nationally.

The majority of USSTC’s cans are not affected, including Copenhagen Fine Cut in a fiberboard can, Copenhagen Long Cut in a fiberboard can and Copenhagen Long Cut Wintergreen in a plastic can.

USSTC is instructing wholesalers and retailers to segregate the recalled products from their inventories. USSTC’s sales representatives will assist wholesalers and retailers in returning the product.

A consumer who has any of the products listed in the table below should not open or use the product. Consumers should contact USSTC at 1-866-201-9136 to return the product for a refund.

The select cans subject to this recall:

Cope Brand Products
Long Cut Straight	This recall applies to lots with no printed code on the bottom of the can, or with codes that begin with the letters “F”, “R”, “K”, or “P”.
Copenhagen Brand Products
Extra Long Cut Natural  Long Cut Mint  Long Cut Southern Blend  Pouch Mint  Pouch Wintergreen  Long Cut (overseas military only)  Fine Cut (overseas military only)  Long Cut Straight (overseas military only)  Long Cut Wintergreen (overseas military only)  Pouch (overseas military only)  Fine Cut Plastic Can (only available in Alaska and Hawaii)  Long Cut Plastic Can (only available in Alaska and Hawaii)  Pouch Plastic Can (only available in Alaska and Hawaii)	This recall applies to lots with no printed code on the bottom of the can, or with codes that begin with the letters “F”, “R”, “K”, or “P”.
Husky Brand Products
Fine Cut Natural  Long Cut Straight  Long Cut Wintergreen	This recall applies to lots with no printed code on the bottom of the can, or with codes that begin with the letters “F”, “R”, “K”, or “P”.
Skoal Brand Products
Bandit Mint  Bandit Wintergreen  Long Cut Apple Tobacco Blend  Long Cut Berry Tobacco Blend  Long Cut Cherry  Long Cut Citrus Tobacco Blend  Long Cut Classic  Long Cut Peach Tobacco Blend  Long Cut Spearmint  Pouch Apple Tobacco Blend  Pouch Berry Tobacco Blend  Pouch Citrus Tobacco Blend  Snus Mint  Snus Smooth Mint  Xtra Long Cut Mint  Xtra Long Cut Rich Tobacco Blend  Xtra Long Cut Wintergreen  Xtra Pouch Crisp Tobacco Blend  Xtra Pouch Mint Blend  Xtra Pouch Rich Tobacco Blend  Fine Cut Wintergreen (overseas military only)  Long Cut Mint (overseas military only)  Long Cut Straight (overseas military only)  Long Cut Wintergreen (overseas military only)  Pouch Mint (overseas military only)  Pouches Wintergreen (overseas military only)	This recall applies to lots with no printed code on the bottom of the can, or with codes that begin with the letters “F”, “R”, “K”, or “P”.

Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA Center for Tobacco Products safety reporting portal:
 https://www.safetyreporting.hhs.gov/fpsr/WorkflowLoginIO.aspx?metinstance=709428622019F34ADAB75147856347F95FEEDC7A.

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New #foodsafety #recall possible #Listeria #contamination of Sunmba Frozen Ajiaco (vegetable mix)

Barberi International Inc. Recalls Frozen Ajiaco Due to Possible Health Risk

For Immediate Release

February 1, 2017

Contact

Consumers

David Rodriguez
  sales@barberiinternational.com
 786 845 0037

Announcement

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Barberi International Inc., based in Miami, Florida, is recalling its Sunmba Frozen Ajiaco (vegetable mix) product across Florida due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is 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 monocytogenes infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

The Sunmba Frozen Ajiaco (vegetable mix) product being recalled was sold in 2 lb. plastic bags with the UPC number 85641400172 and with a “use by” date of Nov. 5, 2017, or earlier. This product was distributed in Florida and sold to the below stores between December 24, 2016 thru January 22, 2017. Out of an abundance of caution, Barberi International Inc. is recalling this product from these stores. 

Bravo Supermarket	Kissimmee Meat Produce
Fancy Fruit and Produce	Riverview Fresh Market
La Sabrosita	La Placita
Unidos Supermarket	El Mariachi Latino
Las Mercedes	Antonys Fruit produce and Meat Market
La 41 Meat Market	The Latin Brothers
La Grande Supermarket	Tienda La Paisa
Quick Stop Latino	Latin American Supermarket
Las Americas Grocery and Deli	Blooming Latin Market
Mexico Lindo	Colenvia
Tienda Los Amigos	El Aguila Supermarket
Thrifty Specialty Produce	Meat Emporium
El Ricon,	Compare
La Teresita Meat Market	Mi Pueblo
El Loco Supermarket	Pepes Hacienda
La Hacienda	Busy Bee
Tico Market	East Coast Market
Pepes Mexican Store

Listeria monocytogenes was discovered in the Sunmba Frozen Ajiaco after Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services product testing. No other Barberi International food items are impacted by this recall.

To date, no illnesses have been reported in connection with this product.

Customers who purchased this product should discard it or return it to their local store for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact Barberi International at (786) 845 0037 Monday thru Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm EST.

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Updated #foodsafety #recall #undeclared #peanut #allergen in Milk Chocolate Vanilla Caramels

New American Food Products, LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Weigels’s Mountain Valley and Royal Farms Market Place- Milk Chocolate Vanilla Caramels due to Undeclared Peanuts

For Immediate Release

December 21, 2016

Contact

Consumers

 978-682-1855

 

Announcement

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New American Food Products, LLC announces a voluntary recall the MILK CHOCOLATE VANILLA CARAMELS Premium Chocolate Treats flavor as follows:

• Weigel’s® Mountain Valley™ with best by date of 11/14/17
• Royal Farms Market Place with best by date of 12/08/17

The recall was initiated due to concerns of the possible presence of peanuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to specific types of allergen, such as peanuts, run the risk of serious life threatening allergic reactions if they consume the product being recalled.

While the product line is available in multiple flavors, the only product being recalled is the MILK CHOCOLATE VANILLA CARAMELS Premium Chocolate Treats flavor of Weigel’s® Mountain Valley™ and Royal Farms Market Place which are only sold in 2.75-ounce bags.

Although the packaging clearly states the product is packed in a facility where other products containing peanuts, tree nuts, milk, wheat, soy and eggs are packaged, out of an abundance of caution, New American Food Products, LLC is recalling all of the 2.75-ounce bags of the Weigel’s® Mountain Valley™ Premium Chocolate Treats MILK CHOCOLATE VANILLA CARAMELS with best by date of 11/14/17 and Royal Farms Premium Chocolate Treats MILK CHOCOLATE VANILLA CARAMELS with best by date of 12/08/17

We were made aware of the presence of the peanuts through a customer complaint. New American Food Products, LLC is not aware of any related illnesses at this time.

Although this is believed to be an extremely isolated incident, effective immediately, all Weigel’s® and Royal Farms retail locations have withdrawn this product from sale. This recall does not include any other flavor of Weigel’s® Mountain Valley™ Premium Chocolate Treats nor does it include any other flavor of Royal Farms Market Place Premium Chocolate Treats.

New American Food Products, LLC is asking that customers who purchased the affected product discard it immediately or return the product to the nearest Weigel’s® or Royal Farms retail location for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Eastern time at 978-682-1855.

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