Public Health Alert: Chicken
January 31, 2022
Public Health Alert: Chicken, possible Listeria contamination
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ready-To-Eat Chicken Salad Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28, 2022 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken salad products produced by Simply Fresh Market, a Marietta, Ga. establishment, may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. A recall was not requested because the known affected product is no longer available in commerce for consumers to purchase.
The RTE chicken salad with apples and walnuts items were produced on Jan. 17, 2022. The following product is subject to the public health alert:
8-oz and 16-oz. deli hinged containers of "simply fresh MARKET CHICKEN SALAD Apples & Walnuts" with a sell by date of "1/25" printed on the label.
The problem was discovered when the company notified FSIS that product sampling reported positive Listeria monocytogenes results.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a health care provider.
Consumption of food contaminated with L. monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects older adults, persons with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women and their newborns. Less commonly, persons outside these risk groups are affected.
Listeriosis can cause fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms. An invasive infection spreads beyond the gastrointestinal tract. In pregnant women, the infection can cause miscarriages, stillbirths, premature delivery or life-threatening infection of the newborn. In addition, serious and sometimes fatal infections can occur in older adults and persons with weakened immune systems. Listeriosis is treated with antibiotics. Persons in the higher-risk categories who experience flu-like symptoms within two months after eating contaminated food should seek medical care and tell the health care provider about eating the contaminated food.
FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers' refrigerators. 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 with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or live chat via Ask USDA from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Consumers can also browse food safety messages at Ask USDA or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov. For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/.
FSIS Announcement
Weedkiller Still Contaminates Foods Marketed to Children
January 31, 2022
In New Round of Tests, Monsanto's Weedkiller Still Contaminates Foods Marketed to Children
Latest Findings Come as Courts Levy More Than $2B in Judgments Against Bayer-Monsanto Over Cancer-Causing Glyphosate
Glyphosate in Cereal Report
Major food companies like General Mills continue to sell popular children's breakfast cereals and other foods contaminated with troubling levels of glyphosate, the cancer-causing ingredient in the herbicide Roundup. The weedkiller, produced by Bayer-Monsanto, was detected in all 21 oat-based cereal and snack products sampled in a new round of testing commissioned by the Environmental Working Group. All but four products contained levels of glyphosate higher than what EWG scientists consider protective for children's health with a sufficient margin of safety.
The new tests confirm and amplify EWG's findings from tests in July and October of last year, with levels of glyphosate consistently above EWG's children's health benchmark. The two highest levels of glyphosate were found in Honey Nut Cheerios Medley Crunch, with 833 parts per billion, or ppb, and Cheerios, with 729 ppb. The EWG children's health benchmark is 160 ppb.
Product Type Variety Glyphosate (ppb)
Oat breakfast cereal Honey Nut Cheerios 147
Oat breakfast cereal Cheerios Toasted Whole Grain Oat Cereal 729
Oat breakfast cereal Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheerios 400
Oat breakfast cereal Cheerios Oat Crunch Cinnamon 283
Oat breakfast cereal Honey Nut Cheerios Medley Crunch 833
Oat breakfast cereal Multi Grain Cheerios 216
Oat breakfast cereal Nature Valley Baked Oat Bites 389
Granola Nature Valley Granola Peanut Butter Creamy & Crunchy 198
Granola Nature Valley Granola Protein Oats n Dark Chocolate 261
Snack or snack bar Nature Valley Fruit & Nut Chewy Trail Mix Granola Bars, Dark Chocolate & Nut 76
Snack or snack bar Nature Valley Fruit & Nut Chewy Trail Mix Granola Bars, Dark Chocolate Cherry 275
Snack or snack bar Nature Valley Sweet & Salty Nut granola bars, Cashew 158
Snack or snack bar Nature Valley Crunchy granola bars, Oats and Honey 320
Snack or snack bar Nature Valley Crunchy granola bars, Peanut Butter 312
Snack or snack bar Nature Valley Crunchy granola bars, Maple Brown Sugar 566
Snack or snack bar Nature Valley Soft-Baked Oatmeal Squares, Blueberry 206
Snack or snack bar Nature Valley Soft-Baked Oatmeal Squares, Cinnamon Brown Sugar 124
Snack or snack bar Nature Valley Granola Cups, Almond Butter 529
Snack or snack bar Nature Valley Granola Cups, Peanut Butter Chocolate 297
Snack or snack bar Nature Valley Biscuits with Almond Butter 194
Snack or snack bar Fiber One Oatmeal Raisin soft-baked cookies 204
Source: EWG, from tests in May 2019
EWG purchased products via online retail sites. Approximately 300 grams of each product were packed in our Washington, D.C., office and shipped to Anresco Laboratories in San Francisco. Glyphosate levels were analyzed by a liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry method described here.
Since 2015, the International Agency for Research on Cancer, a part of the World Health Organization, has classified glyphosate as "probably carcinogenic to humans." In 2017, glyphosate was classified as a known carcinogen by California's Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment.
Since last August, three California juries have awarded more than $2.2 billion total in three separate verdicts against Bayer-Monsanto over claims that Roundup caused cancer and that Monsanto knew about the risks for decades and went to extraordinary lengths to cover it up.
Glyphosate is used mostly as a weedkiller on genetically modified corn and soybeans. But it is also sprayed on oats just before harvest as a drying agent, or desiccant. It kills the crop, drying it out so it can be harvested sooner, which increases the likelihood that glyphosate ends up in foods children love to eat.
EWG and 19 food companies recently delivered more than 80,000 names on a petition urging the Environmental Protection Agency to sharply limit glyphosate residues allowed on oats and prohibit its use as a preharvest drying agent.
All but one of the tested products contained glyphosate at levels higher than what EPA previously allowed on oats, in 1993. EWG's petition, currently under consideration by EPA, calls on the agency to return to its health-protective 1993 standard. But it could take years for EPA to act, and the agency has been caught colluding with Monsanto to promote the claim that the chemical is safe.
The only way to quickly remove this cancer-causing weedkiller from foods marketed to children is for companies like General Mills and Quaker to use oats from farmers who do not use glyphosate as a desiccant.
More than 236,000 people have signed a petition directed at these food companies, calling on them to take action to protect consumers' health.
Latest Recalls
January 26, 2022
Powder Formula recall
Recall date: February 18, 2022
RECALL NOTICE : US / PUERTO RICO
Abbott is initiating a proactive, voluntary recall of powder formulas, including Similac®, Alimentum® and EleCare® manufactured in Sturgis, Mich., one of the company's manufacturing facilities. The recall does not include any metabolic deficiency nutrition formulas.
Abbott is voluntarily recalling these products after four consumer complaints related to Cronobacter sakazakii or Salmonella Newport in infants who had consumed powder infant formula manufactured in this facility.
Additionally, as part of Abbott's quality processes, we conduct routine testing for Cronobacter sakazakii and other pathogens in our manufacturing facilities. During testing in our Sturgis, Mich., facility, we found evidence of Cronobacter sakazakii in the plant in non-product contact areas. We found no evidence of Salmonella Newport. This investigation is ongoing.
Importantly, no distributed product has tested positive for the presence of either of these bacteria, and we continue to test. Abbott conducts extensive quality checks on each completed batch of infant formula, including microbiological analysis prior to release. All finished products are tested for Cronobacter sakazakii, Salmonella Newport and other pathogens and they must test negative before any product is released. Additionally, retained samples related to the three complaints for Cronobacter sakazakii tested negative for Cronobacter sakazakii. And the retained sample related to the complaint for Salmonella Newport tested negative for Salmonella Newport.
While Abbott's testing of finished product detected no pathogens, we are taking action by recalling the powder formula manufactured in this facility with an expiration of April 1, 2022, or later. No Abbott liquid formulas, powder formulas, or nutrition products from other facilities are impacted by the recall.
Cronobacter sakazakii is commonly found in the environment and a variety of areas in the home. It can cause fever, poor feeding, excessive crying or low energy as well as other serious symptoms. It's important to follow the instructions for proper preparation, handling and storage of powder formulas.
To find out if the product you have is included in this recall, click on the button below to check your lot number.
Family Dollar Recalls Beach Loungers Due to Injury Hazard
Name of Product:
Beach Loungers
Hazard:
The recalled loungers can collapse unexpectedly, posing an injury hazard if fingers get caught in the metal folding joints.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date:
January 26, 2022
Units:
About 38,300
Consumer Contact
Family Dollar toll-free at 844-636-7687 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at beachloungerrecall@familydollar.com or online at https://www.familydollar.com/product-recalls or www.familydollar.com and click on Product Recalls for more information.
Recall Details
Description:
This recall involves beach lounge chairs with a white metal frame and either red or blue woven plastic fabric. The lounge chairs have a hang tag intended to be removed after purchase stating "Outdoors by Design" on one side and "Distributed by Midwoods Brands LLC" on the other side, along with either SKU 3499631 or SKU 3401281 above the bar code. In addition, SKU 3499631 has a sewn-in label stating "Outdoors by Design" at the top and "Midwoods Brands LLC" near the bottom, and SKU 3401281 has a sewn-in label stating "WARNING" and "DO NOT REMOVE THIS TAG" near the top and "MADE IN CHINA" at the bottom.
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled beach loungers and return them to a Family Dollar store for a full refund. Consumers can also email Family Dollar for instructions to make the beach lounger unusable and to then provide Family Dollar a photo. Once confirmed, Family Dollar will provide a refund to the consumer.
Incidents/Injuries:
None reported
Sold At
Family Dollar stores nationwide and online at www.familydollar.com from January 2019 through September 2021 for about $25.
Manufactured In: China
Importer(s):
Midwood Brands LLC, an affiliate of Family Dollar, of Chesapeake, Virginia
Distributor(s):
Shanghai Worth Garden Products, of Shanghai, China
Recall number:
22-061
Fruit snacks recalled, undeclared sulfites
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BCS International Corp. Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in "Dr. Snack Goji Berry"
Company Announcement Date: January 19, 2022
FDA Publish Date: January 21, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared sulfites
Company Name: BCS International Corp.
Brand Name: Dr. Snack
Product Description: Goji berry
Company Announcement
BCS International Corp. Long Island City, NY, is recalling its 4.5 ounce, 6 ounce and 9 ounce containers and 5 pound packages of "Dr. Snack Goji Berry" food treats because they contained undeclared sulfites. Consumers who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
The recalled "Dr. Snack Goji Berry" were distributed in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware. The product comes in 4.5 ounce, 6 ounce and 9 ounce, clear plastic containers and 5 pound cardboard boxes marked with UPC Codes 80555492205, 80555493218, 80555494216 or 80555470198.
No illnesses or allergic reactions involving this product have been reported to date.
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 sulfites in "Dr Snack Goji Berry" which were not declared on the label. The consumption of 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving has been reported to elicit severe reactions in some asthmatics. Anaphylactic shock could occur in certain sulfite sensitive individuals upon ingesting 10 milligrams or more of sulfites. Analysis of the "Dr. Snack Goji Berry" revealed they contained 13.6 milligrams per serving.
Consumers who have purchased 4.5 ounce, 6 ounce and 9 ounce containers and 5 pound package of "Dr. Snack Goji Berry" are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 718-392-3355.
Thank you,
Best Regards,
Dan Choi / Purchasing Manager
BCS International Corp.
Company Contact Information
Consumers:
BCS International Corp.
Baby products recalled due to choking hazard
Mushie & Co Recalls FRIGG Silicone Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard
Name of Product:
FRIGG Silicone Pacifiers
Hazard:
The base of the silicone nipple has a fine slit that can cause the nipple to detach from the plastic shield, posing a choking hazard.
Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
January 19, 2022
Units:
About 333,725
Consumer Contact
Mushie & Co toll free at 877-687-4431 ET Monday through Friday, email at productsafety@mushie.com, or online at www.mushie.com and click on "Product Recall" at the bottom of the page or at mushie.com/pages/recalls for more information.
Recall Details
Description:
The FRIGG silicone pacifiers came in two designs: Classic and Daisy. The Classic design consists of a silicone nipple attached to a round plastic shield. The Daisy design consists of a silicone nipple attached to a round scalloped plastic shield. Each design came in two sizes: 0-6 months and 6-18 months. The name "FRIGG" appears in raised letters on the handle of the pacifier shield. The FRIGG silicone pacifiers were sold in over 40 colors.
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pacifiers and contact the firm for a full refund or credit. To obtain a full refund or credit, consumers should cut the silicone nipple from the base of the pacifier and send a photograph of both the detached silicone nipple and the base of the pacifier to Mushie & Co at: mushie.com/pages/recalls. Consumers should then properly dispose of the pacifier by placing both pieces into the garbage.
Incidents/Injuries:
Mushie & Co has received eight reports of the silicone nipple detaching from the plastic shield of the pacifier. In addition, the manufacturer has received about 200 reports from outside the U.S. of the silicone nipple detaching from the plastic shield of the pacifier. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
SpearmintLOVE, TJ Maxx, Lil' Tulips, Olivia & Jade Company stores nationwide and online at www.mushie.com and www.amazon.com from April 2021 through December 2021 for about $8 for a single pacifier and about $15 for a pack of two pacifiers.
Manufacturer(s):
FRIGG Production ApS / FB Trading ApS, of Denmark
Manufactured In:
Denmark
Importer(s): Mushie & Co, LLC, of Houston, Texas
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., a Viatris Company, Conducting Voluntary Recall of One Batch of Semglee (insulin glargine injection), 100 units/mL (U-100), 3 mL Prefilled Pens, Due to the Potential for a Missing Label in the Batch
Company Announcement Date: January 18, 2022
FDA Publish Date: January 19, 2022
Product Type: Drugs
Reason for Announcement: Missing Label
Company Name: Mylan Pharmaceutical Inc.
Brand Name: Semglee
Product Description: Insulin glargine injection), 100 units/ml (U-100), 3mL prefilled pens
Company Announcement
PITTSBURGH - Jan. 18, 2022 - Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., a Viatris company, is voluntarily recalling one batch of its non-interchangeable Semglee (insulin glargine injection), 100 units/ml (U-100), 3mL prefilled pens, which are packaged in a labelled carton of five (5) pens. The product is being recalled due to the potential for the label to be missing on some prefilled pens within a labelled carton for this particular batch.
This batch was manufactured by Biocon Sdn Bhd. and distributed by Mylan Specialty L.P. in the U.S. between May 11, 2021 and November 11, 2021. The recalled lot is as follows:
NDC # Name and Strength Size Batch# Expiry
49502-196-75 Semglee (insulin glargine injection),
100 units/mL (U-100) 3mL Prefilled Pen BF20003118 August 2022
Risk Statement: A missing label on Semglee (insulin glargine) prefilled pens, for patients receiving treatment with more than one type of insulin (e.g., both short and long-acting insulin), could lead to a mix-up of products/strengths, resulting in administration of the wrong insulin. Administration of the wrong insulin could result in less optimal glycemic control (either high or low blood sugar) which could result in serious complications. To date, the company has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.
This recall does not pertain to the recently launched interchangeable biosimilars, Semglee (insulin glargine-yfgn) injection, a branded product, or Insulin Glargine (insulin glargine-yfgn) injection, an unbranded product.
The product is a long-acting human insulin analog indicated to improve glycemic control in adults and pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus and in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and is packaged in prefilled pens in cartons of five (5) pens. The recalled product can be identified by prefilled pens missing a white label with the product name and dosage information affixed around the pen.
The company has initiated the recall of batch BF20003118 and notified its distributors and retailers by letter and is arranging for return of all recalled products. Following are actions for wholesalers, retailers and consumers:
Wholesaler: Immediately examine your inventory, quarantine, and discontinue distribution of this lot. In addition, if you have further distributed the product, please identify your retail level customers and provide a list of customers via Microsoft excel file to mylan6069@sedgwick.com within 10 business days. Stericycle will notify your retail level customers that received the affected batch.
Retailer: Immediately examine your inventory, quarantine, and discontinue distribution of this batch.
Consumer: If you have an unlabeled product, please contact Stericycle at 1-888-843-0255 for the documentation packet to return product to Stericycle.
Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Viatris Customer Relations by 800-796-9526 or customer.service@viatris.com, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product.
Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.
Complete and submit the report Online
Regular Mail or Fax: Download form or call 1- 800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178
This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
About Viatris
Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS) is a new kind of healthcare company, empowering people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life. We provide access to medicines, advance sustainable operations, develop innovative solutions and leverage our collective expertise to connect more people to more products and services through our one-of-a-kind Global Healthcare Gateway. Formed in November 2020, Viatris brings together scientific, manufacturing and distribution expertise with proven regulatory, medical and commercial capabilities to deliver high-quality medicines to patients in more than 165 countries and territories. Viatris' portfolio comprises more than 1,400 approved molecules across a wide range of therapeutic areas, spanning both non-communicable and infectious diseases, including globally recognized brands, complex generic and branded medicines, a growing portfolio of biosimilars and a variety of over-the-counter consumer products. With a global workforce of approximately 38,000, Viatris is headquartered in the U.S., with global centers in Pittsburgh, Shanghai and Hyderabad, India. Learn more at viatris.com and investor.viatris.com, and connect with us on Twitter at @ViatrisInc
Contacts:
Media:
+1.724.514.1968
Communications@viatris.com
Jennifer Mauer
Head of Global Communications and Corporate Brand
Jennifer.Mauer@viatris.com
Investors:
+1.724.514.1813
InvestorRelations@viatris.com
Bill Szablewski
Head of Capital Markets
William.Szablewski@viatris.com
Amy's Kitchen Voluntarily Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in a Single Lot of Vegan Organic Rice Mac & Cheeze
Company Announcement Date: January 19, 2022
FDA Publish Date: January 19, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages, Organic Food / Home Grown, Allergens
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared Milk
Company Name: Amy's Kitchen
Brand Name: Amy's
Product Description: Amy's Vegan Organic Rice Mac & Cheese
Company Announcement
Petaluma, California - Amy's Kitchen is initiating a voluntary Class I recall of Lot 60J0421 of the Vegan Organic Rice Mac & Cheeze due to the potential of having trace amounts of milk, which is not declared on the product label. The company is recalling this single lot out of an abundance of caution to ensure the safety of consumers who have an allergy or sensitivity to milk. Such consumers should not eat Lot 60J0421 of the Vegan Organic Rice Mac & Cheeze to avoid the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction.
This recall only involves Vegan Organic Rice Mac & Cheeze containing the following "Best By" date, UPC and Lot Code:
Product Name
Best Before Date
UPC
Lot Code
Territory
Size
Vegan Organic Mac & Cheeze Best Before 10/2023 42272-00043 60J0421 US 8-ounce
Amy's is working with its retail and distribution customers nationwide to ensure that any remaining inventory of the impacted lot of the Vegan Organic Rice Mac & Cheeze is removed from distribution. No other Amy's Kitchen products are impacted.
Consumers should check their home freezers for the Vegan Organic Rice Mac & Cheeze with Lot Code 60J0421, and should not consume them. Please discard or return the affected product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
After receiving a test result from a third-party laboratory indicating one of the meals in the lot contained trace amounts of milk protein, Amy's immediately contacted the FDA and is notifying all customers to discard any product on shelves or in distribution. In total, 15,626 cases of Vegan Organic Rice Mac & Cheeze are being recalled.
At Amy's Kitchen, the safety of consumers is the top priority. Amy's follows the highest possible food safety and quality control standards to ensure the safety and full enjoyment of its meals and is committed to implementing corrective actions flowing from the investigation of this event.
Consumers may contact Amy's Consumer Relations team with any questions at 800-643-0570. Representatives are available Monday-Friday from 9am to 5pm Pacific Standard Time.
Company Contact Information
Consumers:
Amy's Consumer Relations
800-643-0570
Media:
Amanda Marcus, Allison & Partners
Amanda@allisonpr.com
Spinach recall, possible health risk
Frozen Food Development Recalls Lidl Branded Chopped Spinach Because of Possible Health Risk
Company Announcement Date: January 19, 2022
FDA Publish Date: January 19, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Listeria Monocytogenes
Company Name: Frozen Food Development
Brand Name: Lidl
Product Description: Frozen Chopped Spinach
Company Announcement
Frozen Food Development is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Lidl branded 12-ounce packages of Frozen Chopped Spinach because the product has 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 Frozen Chopped Spinach was distributed in Lidl retail stores in GA, SC, NC, VA, MD, DE, NY, NJ, and PA.
The product comes in 12-ounce poly bags, and items included in the recall are marked with lot # R17742 or R17963 on the back of the poly bag with a best by date of 09/10/23.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in 12-ounce packages of Lidl Frozen Chopped Spinach.
The production of the product has been suspended while FDA and Frozen Food Development continue to investigate the source of the problem.
Consumers who have purchased 12-ounce packages of Lidl Frozen Chopped Spinach are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact LIDL Customer Care at 1-844-747-5435 Monday thru Saturday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Eastern Standard time .
Company Contact Information
Consumers:
LIDL Customer Care
1-844-747-5435
Candy pieces recalled, undeclared presence of Soy Lecithin
Lily's Sweets Voluntarily Recalls Lily's Peppermint Flavor Baking Chips Due to Undeclared Presence of Soy Lecithin
Company Announcement Date: January 14, 2022
FDA Publish Date: January 14, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: May contain undeclared soy lecithin
Company Name: Lily's Sweets
Brand Name: Lily's
Product Description: Peppermint Flavor Baking Chips
Company Announcement
Lily's Sweets, is voluntarily recalling 18,855 cases of 7-ounce Peppermint Flavor Baking Chips due to the presence of soy lecithin. People who have a severe allergy or sensitivity to soy should not consume these products.
The product was a limited holiday seasonal offering available exclusively at Walmart stores in the United States. The impacted products are identified in the table below. No other Lily's products are included in this recall.
The following product is subject to recall:
UPC Number Package Description Lot Code Information (BB followed by)
8-10003-46159-9 7 oz Pouch Lily's Peppermint Flavor Baking Chips 01/24/2023 BS
01/25/2023 AS, 01/25/2023 BS, 01/25/23 CS
01/26/2023 AS, 01/26/2023 BS, 01/26/23 CS
01/27/2023 AS, 01/27/2023 BS, 01/27/23 CS
01/28/2023 AS, 01/28/2023 BS
01/31/2023 AS, 01/31/2023 BS
02/01/2023 AS, 02/01/2023 BS, 02/01/23 CS
02/02/2023 AS, 02/02/2023 BS, 02/02/23 CS
02/03/2023 AS, 02/03/2023 BS, 02/03/23 CS
02/04/2023 AS, 02/04/2023 BS
The error was discovered after consumers contacted the company and reported finding the white candy pieces mixed with Lily's Peppermint Flavor Baking Chips. We have determined that the error occurred at a co-manufacturer. The white disc-shaped candy pieces contain soy lecithin, sugar, and other ingredients that are not present in Lily's Peppermint Flavor chips. Individuals with a severe allergy to soy should not consume this product.
There have been no reports of illness or injury, to date. Lily's is voluntarily recalling the product out of an abundance of caution.
Consumers who purchased affected product are urged to contact the company for a full refund by completing a contact form at https://lilys.com/pages/contact-usExternal Link Disclaimer or by calling Lily's consumer contact line at (877)587-0557.
Members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Jeff Beckman at jbeckman@hersheys.com.
Company Contact Information
Consumers:
Lily's
(877) 587-0557
Media:
Jeff Beckman
jbeckman@hersheys.com
Nationwide medication recall, due to microbial contamination
Lohxa LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Senna Syrup 8.8mg/5mL Due to Microbial Contamination
Company Announcement Date: January 11, 2022
FDA Publish Date: January 12, 2022
Product Type: Drugs
Reason for Announcement: Potential microbial contamination
Company Name: Lohxa LLC
Brand Name: AVpak
Product Description: Senna Syrup 5mL
Company Announcement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 01/11/2022 - Worcester, MA. Lohxa LLC is voluntarily recalling one lot of Senna Syrup 8.8mg/5mL, unit-dose cups to the consumer level. The product is being recalled due to microbial contamination.
Use of contaminated product by the elderly, patients with a weakened immune system, or patients at a higher risk of developing life-threatening inflammation of the heart, could result in infections that could be life-threatening. To date, Lohxa LLC has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.
The product is used as a natural vegetable laxative for the relief of occasional constipation and is packaged into 5 mL unit-dose cups. The product is distributed into cases of 20 cartons packaged with 24 units each, NDC: 50268-731-24. The affected Senna Syrup 8.8mg/5mL lot is AM1115S with expiration date of 01/2023. Product was distributed to AvKare (Wholesaler) who may have further distributed this to clinics, hospitals, and healthcare providers.
Lohxa LLC is notifying its distributors and customers by letter and is arranging for return of all recalled products. Consumers/distributors/retailers that have product which is being recalled should stop using the product and return it to place of purchase.
Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Lohxa LLC by 800-641-5564 or by email to info@lohxa.com Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm EST. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product.
Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.
Complete and submit the report Online
Regular Mail or Fax: Download form or call 1- 800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178
This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Company Contact Information
Consumers:
Lohxa LLC
800-641-5564
info@lohxa.com
Dessert foods recalled, presence of metal
Poppies International Expands Voluntary Recall of Chocolate Enrobed and Cream Puff Products Due to Presence of Metal
Company Announcement Date: January 10, 2022
FDA Publish Date: January 11, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Possible presence of small metal fragements.
Company Name: Poppies International, Inc.
Brand Name: Taste of Inspirations
Product Description: Cream Puffs
Company Announcement
Poppies International, Inc. of Battleboro, NC is expanding their voluntary recall to include the Taste of Inspirations Creme Puffs 30ct container, UPC 7 25439 99597 9, Lot # L2I5021 Best Before Date 06/08/23 that were made during December 7-10, 2021, due to the possible presence of small metal fragments. The issue was discovered during production. To date no injuries or incidents have been reported in connection with the recalled items. See below for product list, UPCs, and "best before" dates, which may be found on the side of the containers.
Any consumers who have purchased or received any of the products described below should immediately discontinue use of the product and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at info@delizza.us or 252-428-7118, Monday through Friday between 9am-5pm EST. More information can be found at www.delizza.us/press.
The product included in the recall was available for sale from December 16-23, 2021 and can be identified by the lot numbers and best before dates which can be found on the side of each tub by the lid:
Delizza 120ct Cream Puffs distributed to select Costco locations in Northern California as well as Carson City and Sparks, Nevada.
Delizza 30ct Cream Puffs distributed to select Safeway locations in Northern California
Delizza 30ct Chocolate Enrobed Cream Puffs at select ShopRite and PriceRite locations in the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island.
Taste of Inspirations Creme Puffs 30ct distributed to Hannaford locations in NY
See below chart for specific UPC's and Lot Codes.
Description UPC Lot Codes Best Before Date
Delizza Choc Enrobed 30 ct (400g) 6 76670 00402 2 L1J5021
L1K5021 06/09/2023
Delizza Cream Puffs 30 ct (375g) 6 76670 00107 6 L2N5021
L2O5021 06/10/2023
Delizza Cream Puffs 120 ct (1.5 kg) 6 76670 00800 6 L32E5021
L32F5021 06/07/2023
Taste of Inspirations Creme Puffs 30ct (375g)
See image below. 7 25439 99597 9 L2I5021 06/08/2023
Company Contact Information
Consumers:
Poppies International, Inc.
252-428-7118
info@delizza.us
Abbyland Foods, Inc. Recalls Beef Stick Product Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
WASHINGTON, January 8, 2022 - Abbyland Foods, Inc., an Abbotsford, Wisc. establishment, is recalling approximately 14,976 pounds of beef sticks due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.
The smoked beef sticks were produced between Nov. 15 and Nov. 17, 2021. The following products are subject to recall:
?2-lb. clear plastic packages containing "IOWA SMOKEHOUSE ORIGINAL SMOKED BEEF STICKS" and sell by dates of 11/15/2022 or 11/17/2022 represented on the label.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number 1633B on the package below the sell by date. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.
The problem was discovered after the firm received consumer complaints of cheese in the product and reported the event to FSIS.
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.
FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers pantries or refrigerators. 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 lists will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.
Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Paul Hess, Controller, Abbyland Foods, Inc., at (715) 223-6386, EXT. 7813.
Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) or live chat via Ask USDA from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Consumers can also browse food safety messages at Ask USDA or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov. For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/.
Beef recalled, possible E. Coli O157:H7 contamination
Interstate Meat Dist. Inc., Recalls Ground Beef Products Due To Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6, 2022 - Interstate Meat Dist. Inc., a Clackamas, Ore., establishment, is recalling approximately 28,356 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The raw, ground beef items were produced on Dec. 20, 2021. The products subject to recall and the labels can be viewed here.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number "EST. 965" inside the USDA mark of inspection or printed next to the time stamp and use or freeze by date. These items were shipped to retail locations in Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
The issue was reported to FSIS after a retail package of ground beef was purchased and submitted to a third-party laboratory for microbiological analysis and the sample tested positive for E. coli O157:H7. FSIS conducted an assessment of the third-party laboratory's accreditation and methodologies and determined the results were actionable.
Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider. E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps 2-8 days (3-4 days, on average) after exposure the organism. While most people recover within a week, some develop a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). This condition can occur among persons of any age but is most common in children under 5-years old and older adults. It is marked by easy bruising, pallor, and decreased urine output. Persons who experience these symptoms should seek emergency medical care immediately.
FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers' refrigerators or freezers. 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.
FSIS advises all consumers to safely prepare their raw meat products, including fresh and frozen, and only consume ground beef that has been cooked to a temperature of 160 ?F. The only way to confirm that ground beef is cooked to a temperature high enough to kill harmful bacteria is to use a food thermometer that measures internal temperature, https://www.fsis.usda.gov/safetempchart.
Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Sales Manager Mike Sinner and Quality Assurance Manager Rodolfo Mendoza, Interstate Meat Dist., Inc., at (503) 656-6168.
Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) or live chat via Ask USDA from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Consumers can also browse food safety messages at Ask USDA or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov. For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/.
FSIS Announcement
RECALL: Pizza, misbranding and an undeclared allergen
Kettle River Products Recalls Chicken Alfredo Pizza Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6, 2022 - Kettle River Products, an Askov, Minn., establishment, is recalling approximately 1,464 pounds of chicken alfredo pizza due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains wheat, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.
The frozen, heat-treated, not fully cooked items were produced on various dates between Dec. 9, 2021 through Jan. 3, 2022. The following products are subject to recall:
?12-inch, 25-oz. plastic-wrapped "KETTLE RIVER Chicken Alfredo Pizza" with lot codes "21343, 21349, 21362 or 22011" stamped on the bottom of the product packaging.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number "P-04203" inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail and restaurant locations, as well as fundraiser programs in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The problem was discovered when the company determined that it used labels intended for a different product that does not contain wheat and reported the issue to FSIS.
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.
FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers' freezers. 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.
Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Lisa Waletzko, Owner, Kettle River Products, at (320) 838-3400 or at kwaletzko@kettleriverpizza.com.
Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) or live chat via Ask USDA from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Consumers can also browse food safety messages at Ask USDA or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov. For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/.
Salads recalled, possible health risk from Listeria monocytogenes
Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. Announces Voluntary Recall for Certain Salads Processed at its Springfield, OH and Soledad, CA Facilities and Containing Iceberg Lettuce Due to Possible Health Risk from Listeria monocytogenes
Company Announcement Date: January 07, 2022
FDA Publish Date: January 07, 2022
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Due to a possible health risk from Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name: Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc.
Brand Name: Dole
Product Description: Salads
Company Announcement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -Monterey, CA-January 7, 2022-Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. is voluntarily recalling from the market all Dole-branded and private label packaged salads described below processed at its Springfield, OH and Soledad, CA production facilities containing iceberg lettuce, due to a possible health risk from Listeria monocytogenes.
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 infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
Products subject to the voluntary recall from Springfield, OH are identified by a product lot code beginning with the letter "W" and a "Best if Used By" date between December 22, 2021 and January 9, 2022. Products subject to the voluntary recall from Soledad, CA are identified by a product lot code beginning with the letter "B" and a "Best if Used By" date between December 23, 2021 and January 8, 2022. The product lot codes are located in the upper-right-hand corner of the package (see example below). Consumers who still have any of these products in their refrigerators are urged not to consume the product and to discard it immediately. No illnesses have been reported with the products being recalled to date.
This voluntary recall notification is being issued after harvest equipment used in the harvesting of the raw iceberg lettuce material used in these finished products was tested by Dole and found to contain Listeria monocytogenes.
Listing of products subject to each of these recalls is set forth below.
Recalled salad items from the Springfield facility were distributed in the states of AL, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, VA and WI. Additionally, these salads were distributed in the following Canadian provinces: New Brunswick, Ontario, and Quebec. Recalled salad items from the Soledad facility were distributed in the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, MD, ND, NE, NV, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VA, WA and WI. Additionally, these salads were distributed in the following Canadian provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan.
No other Dole products, including fresh fruit and field-packed fresh vegetables, are part of these voluntary recalls and are safe to consume.
Dole retailers have been advised to check store shelves and warehouse inventories to confirm that no recalled product is available for purchase by consumers.
Retailer and consumer questions about the voluntary recalls should be directed to the Dole Consumer Response Center at 800-356-3111, Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 3:00pm Pacific Time.
Dole Fresh Vegetables is coordinating closely with regulatory officials.
Product Listing on the following pages
LISTING OF PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO SOLEDAD RECALL
Product Description UPC Code
Dole 10oz Very Veggie 0-71430-01008-2
Dole 11oz Greener Selection 0-71430-00965-9
Dole 12oz American 0-71430-00933-8
Dole 12oz Garden Salad / Salade Du Jardin 0-71430-01135-5
Dole 13.25oz Country Ranch Kit 0-71430-01730-2
Dole 13oz Southwest Kit 0-71430-01701-2
Dole 16oz Value Size Shredded Lettuce 0-71430-84616-2
Dole 24oz Value Size Garden Salad 0-71430-01136-2
Dole 3lb Garden Salad 0-71430-01138-6
Dole 5.8 oz Chicken Club BLT Salad Bowl 0-71430-00123-3
Dole 6.05 oz Avocado Ranch Salad with Chicken Bowl 0-71430-00125-7
Dole 6.25 oz Backyard BBQ Salad with Chicken Bowl 0-71430-00124-0
Dole 6.25 oz Santa Fe Style Salad Bowl 0-71430-00118-9
Dole 7.25 oz Turkey & Bacon Country Cobb Salad Bowl 0-71430-00120-2
Dole 7.65oz Caf?hef Salad Bowl 0-71430-00115-8
Dole 8oz Shredded Lettuce 0-71430-01065-5
Dole 9.1oz Peppercorn Ranch Chopped Kit 0-71430-00093-9
Dole 9.8oz Chopped Teriyaki Pineapple Kit 0-71430-00100-4
HEB 12oz American Salad 0-41220-35500-6
HEB 8oz Shredded Lettuce 0-41220-35521-1
HEB 9.5oz Premium Ranch Kit 0-41220791569-0
Marketside 7.45 oz Premium Avocado Ranch Bowl 6-81131-37735-5
Marketside 11.75 oz Multi-Serve Southwestern Style Salad Bowl 6-81131-42361-8
Marketside 12oz Classic Salad 6-81131-32894-4
Marketside 12oz Crisp Greens 6-81131-35503-2
Marketside 1lb Shredded Lettuce 6-81131-53209-9
Marketside 24oz Classic Salad 6-81131-32895-1
Marketside 6.35 oz Santa Fe Style Bowl 6-81131-42363-2
Marketside 6.81 oz BLT Salad Bowl 6-81131-37736-2
Marketside 7.25 oz Chef Salad Bowl 6-81131-35506-3
Marketside 7.25 oz Cobb Salad Bowl 6-81131-35507-0
Marketside 8oz Shredded Lettuce 6-81131-32896-8
Presidents Choice 12.25oz Ranch Kit / Le Choix du President Ranch Kit de Salade 0-60383-00493-4
President's Choice 12oz Garden Salad / Le Choix du President Salade Jardiniere 0-60383-22268-0
President's Choice 13oz Sesame Ginger Kit / Le Choix du President Sesame et Gingembre 0-60383-02320-1
President's Choice 13oz Southwest Salad Kit / Le Choix du President Sud-Ouest 0-60383-02319-5
LISTING OF PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO SPRINGFIELD RECALL
Product Description UPC Code
Dole 10 oz Very Veggie / Ranache de Legumes 0-71430-01008-2
Dole 11 oz Greener Selection / Selection de Verdure 0-71430-00965-9
Dole 12 oz American / Melange Americain 0-71430-00933-8
Dole 12 oz Garden Salad / Salade du Jardin 0-71430-01135-5
Dole 13 oz Asian Island Crunch / Croustillante Des Iles Asiatiques 0-71430-01721-0
Dole 13 oz Southwest Salad Kit 0-71430-01701-2
Dole 13 oz Southwest Salad Kit / Salade du Sud-ouest 0-71430-01711-1
Dole 13.25 Country Ranch Kit 0-71430-01730-2
Dole 16 oz Shredded Lettuce 0-71430-84616-2
Dole 2 lb Garden Salad 0-71430-01137-9
Dole 24 oz Value Size Garden Salad 0-71430-01136-2
Dole 8 oz Shredded Lettuce 0-71430-01065-5
Dole 9.1 oz Peppercorn Ranch / Ranch et Poivre 0-71430-00098-4
Dole 9.1 oz Peppercorn Ranch Chopped Kit 0-71430-00093-9
Dole 9.8 oz Chopped Teriyaki Pineapple Kit 0-71430-00100-4
Dole 9.8 oz Chopped Teriyaki Pineapple Kit / Teriyaki A L'ananas 0-71430-00182-0
Kroger 12 oz American Blend 0-11110-91041-7
Kroger 12 oz Classic Garden 0-11110-91036-3
Kroger 12 oz Veggie Blend 0-11110-91048-6
Kroger 24 oz Classic Garden 0-11110-91037-0
Kroger 8oz. Shredded Iceberg Lettuce 0-11110-91613-6
Little Salad Bar 10 oz Caesar Salad Kit 4099100 087000
Little Salad Bar 10.65 oz. Chopped Caesar Kit 4099100263923
Little Salad Bar 12 oz Garden Salad 4099100082982
Little Salad Bar 8 oz Shredded Lettuce 4099100087963
Little Salad Bar 9 oz Italian Salad 4099100083194
Marketside 12 oz Classic Iceberg Salad 6-81131-32894-4
Marketside 12 oz Crisp Greens 6-81131-35503-2
Marketside 16 oz Shredded Lettuce 6-81131-53209-9
Marketside 24 oz Classic Iceberg Salad 6-81131-32895-1
Marketside 8 oz Shredded Lettuce 6-81131-32896-8
Presidents Choice 12 oz Garden Salad / Le Choix du President Salade Jardiniere 0-60383-22268-0
Presidents Choice 12 oz Mixed Greens / Le Choix du President Melange de Legumes- Feuilles 0-60383-00188-9
Presidents Choice 12.25 oz Ranch Kit / Le Choix du President Ranch Kit de Salade 0-60383-00493-4
Presidents Choice 13 oz. Sesame Ginger Kit / Le Choix du President Sesame et Gingembre 0-60383-02320-1
Presidents Choice 13 oz. Southwest Salad Kit / Le Choix du President Sud-Ouest 0-60383-02319-5
