Please review the
following message from Alan Talarsky, Environmental Scientist 4, Public Health
and Food Protection Program, NJDOH regarding the following Class 1 Recalls
issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of
Agriculture:
Chocolate and the Chip of Los Angeles, CA is
recalling various flavors (see list below) including chocolate chip cookies,
cookie bundt cakes and rice crispy treats because they may contain
undeclared wheat, milk, soy, and tree nuts. People who have an allergy or
severe sensitivity to specific type of allergens run the risk of serious or
life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
Cookies, bundt cakes and rice crispy treats
were distributed locally in the Los Angeles area as well as CA, MA, TX, ID, NY,
AL, AZ, AR, WA, UT, NJ, FL, OH, CO, GA, ID, MI, NV, NC, PA, VA, OR,
and reached consumers through e-commerce and pop-up retail locations.
Cookies were packaged in uniform pairs in a
clear resealable plastic package labeled with logo and ingredient information.
Bundt cakes were packaged in a unit of 4 in a white bakery box and labeled with
logo and ingredient information. Rice crispy treats were packaged in single
units in a food grade poly tubing labeled with logo and ingredient information.
There have been zero (0) confirmed illnesses
reported to date.
The recall was initiated after it was
discovered that baked good products containing the allergens of wheat, milk,
soy, and tree nuts were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the
presence of said allergens. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was
caused by a mistake made on the owners’ behalf and not having the proper
protocol for distributing and labeling baked goods under the proper
regulations.
PRODUCTS INCLUDE:
The
Original |
Undeclared: WHEAT, MILK, SOY, TREENUTS |
The
Sweetie |
Undeclared:
WHEAT, MILK, SOY |
Spiced Oatmeal raisin |
Undeclared: WHEAT, MILK, SOY |
Spiced
rum oatmeal raisin cookies |
|
Maple macadamia |
Undeclared: WHEAT, MILK, SOY, TREENUTS |
Fluffadoodle |
Undeclared:
WHEAT, MILK, SOY |
The disco ball |
Undeclared: WHEAT, MILK, SOY |
Hot
chip summer |
Undeclared:
WHEAT, MILK, SOY |
Oktoberfest |
Undeclared: WHEAT, MILK, SOY |
Peanutbutter
spice |
Undeclared:
WHEAT, MILK, SOY |
Funfetti |
Undeclared: WHEAT, MILK, SOY |
Fluffa-Nutta |
Undeclared:
WHEAT, MILK, SOY |
The Fluffetti Cookie |
Undeclared: WHEAT, MILK, SOY |
The
big cookie cake |
Undeclared:
WHEAT, MILK, SOY, TREENUTS |
Original Nutella |
Undeclared: WHEAT, MILK, SOY, TREENUTS |
Lavender |
Undeclared:
WHEAT, MILK, SOY |
Boozy banana Walnut |
Undeclared: WHEAT, MILK, SOY, SULFITE |
The
original gluten free |
Undeclared:
MILK, SOY, TREE NUTS (ALMOND MILK) |
Gluten Free sweetie |
Undeclared: MILK, SOY, TREE NUTS
(ALMOND MILK) |
Gluten
Free cookie cake |
Undeclared:
TREENUTS (Hazelnuts AND ALMOND |
Gluten Free Nutella cookie cake |
Undeclared: MILK,SOY,TREENUTS
(Hazelnuts AND |
The
OG rice crispy |
Undeclared:
MILK, SOY |
Brown butter rice crispy treat -salted |
Undeclared: MILK, SOY |
Brown
butter rice crispy treat |
Undeclared:
MILK |
Brown butter rice crispy treat
-confetti |
Undeclared: MILK |
The
sweetie rice crispy |
Undeclared:
MILK, SOY |
Pumpkin Spice cookie bundt cake |
Undeclared: WHEAT, MILK, SULFITE, SOY |
Consumers who have purchased Chocolate and the Chip cookies, bundt cakes and rice crispy treats are urged to disregard items still in their possessions. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 213-792-2810.
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2. Crider Foods, a Stillmore, Ga., establishment, is recalling approximately 525,717 pounds of canned beef with gravy products that may be contaminated with unsafe levels of lead, due to a spice mix used from an outside supplier, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.
The canned beef with gravy product items were produced on
October 22, 2020 and March 15, 2021 production dates. The following products
are subject to recall:
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST.
31812” on the can. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.
The problem was discovered during routine surveillance sampling
conducted by a state partner. In-plant verification activities conducted by
Crider Foods in conjunction with FSIS found that a spice mix used from an
outside source contained unsafe levels of lead.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to
consumption of these products.
FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ pantries.
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 with questions about the recall can contact Mark Howell, President of Crider Inc., at mhowell@criderinc.com or (912) 536-1424. Members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Aaron Schoeneberger, Crider Inc., Director of Marketing at aschoeneberger@criderinc.com or (912) 562-9142.
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3.
Fullei Fresh is voluntarily recalling Bean Sprouts and Soy Sprouts as a
precaution due to possible exposure to listeria monocytogenes.
Affected lots are numbered consecutively between 251 and 271. They were
harvested and shipped to distributors between September 14 and October 5, 2021.
Both conventional and organic bean sprouts as well as soy sprouts are
voluntarily recalled. No other products are affected at this time as they are
grown and packed in segregated departments.
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, a Listeria monocytogenes infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
There have been no known illnesses reported in connection with these products.
Fullei Fresh conventional bean sprouts are sold in 5 lb bulk, 10 lb bulk and 8 oz retail packs. Organic bean sprouts are sold in 5 lb bulk and 4 oz retail packs. Soy sprouts are sold in 5 lb bulk and 10 lb bulk. The lot numbers are printed on the retail packs and on bulk cardboard boxes in the barcode (the last 3 digits).
Should you be in possession of these products, please discard.
This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration and the Florida Department of Agriculture.
If you require further information, please contact dannielle@fulleifresh.com.
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4. Simple Mills is initiating a voluntary recall because a select number of Fine Ground Sea Salt Almond Flour Cracker boxes were erroneously packed with bags of Farmhouse Cheddar Almond Flour Crackers. As a result, the packaging does not list the presence of a possible allergen (milk). Some people who have an extreme allergy or severe sensitivity to milk could run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
Following are the product lots impacted by this voluntary recall.
Product Name |
Box Size |
Item Number |
Lot Codes |
Fine Ground Sea Salt Almond |
4.25oz |
856069005131 |
02/12/2022 |
02/13/2022 |
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02/14/2022 |
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02/15/2022 |
Recalled product could have been sold as an individual box or
part of a 3 or 6 pack of 4.25 oz boxes. On individual boxes, the lot code (Best
By date) can be found on the top of each box and the item number (UPC) can be
found on the bottom of each box. Photos of the packaging of the recalled
product are below.
This product was distributed nationally via brick-and-mortar retail, direct delivery, and e-commerce. This is the only product that is subject to the recall. Impacted retailers have been notified and are removing the product from their warehouses, distribution centers, and store shelves.
The company was made aware of this issue via consumer contact. To date, there has been one report of a consumer experiencing mild symptoms.
Consumers who purchased the impacted product specified above or have questions can contact Simple Mills at info@simplemills.com or (312) 410-8414 Monday through Thursday 9 am - 5 pm CST and Friday 9 am - 1 pm CST.
For media inquiries, reach out to Aurora Gonzalez at aurora@leveecommunications.com.
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5. Nestlé Professional, Solon, OH is recalling four Nature’s Heart 1.5 ounce
fruit and trail mix products because they may contain undeclared peanuts.
People who have an allergy to peanuts run the risk of serious or
life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
The recalled products are:
Nature’s Heart 1.5 oz Superfood
|
Nature’s Heart 1.5 oz
Toasted
|
Nature’s Heart 1.5
oz Pineapple
|
Nature’s Heart 1.5 oz Mango
|
Batch codes and best buy dates are included in
the chart below. See squares in images below to identify where to find batch
codes & best by dates.
Material
Description |
Batch |
Best By |
Nature’s Heart Superfood
Trail Mix 1.5 oz. |
1083T353T2 |
DEC 2021 |
1084T353T2 |
||
1085T353T2 |
||
1086T353T2 |
||
1088T353T2 |
||
1089T353T2 |
||
1200T353T3 |
APR 2022 |
|
Product |
Batch Code |
Best By |
Nature’s Heart Toasted
Coconut Chips 1.5 oz. |
1120T353T2 |
JAN 2022 |
1121T353T2 |
FEB 2022 |
|
1123T353T2 |
||
1124T353T2 |
||
1197T353T3 |
APR 2022 |
Product |
Batch Code |
Best By |
Nature’s Heart Mango
Turmeric Cashew Glazed Mix |
1089T353T2 |
DEC 2022 |
1090T353T2 |
||
1091T353T2 |
JAN 2022 |
|
Product |
Batch Code |
Best By |
Nature’s Heart Pineapple
Chili Cashew Glazed Mix 1.5 oz. |
1096T353T2 |
JAN 2022 |
1097T353T2 |
||
1140T353T2 |
FEB 2022 |
|
1141T353T2 |
||
1144T353T2 |
||
1145T353T2 |
The recall was initiated after Nestlé
Professional received two complaints from individuals with peanut allergies who
ate the Nature’s Heart Superfoods Trail Mix and Mango Turmeric Cashew Glazed
Mix and experienced mild reactions. No severe reactions or hospitalizations
have been reported.
None of the products contain peanuts, and
peanuts are not identified as an allergen on the product labels, but we are
investigating whether the products may have been inadvertently
cross-contaminated with peanuts during manufacture.
The recall only applies
to the four Nature’s Heart products (listed above) sold in 1.5 oz packages. No
other retail Nature’s Heart products are affected.
Consumers who have purchased these products
are urged not to consume them. They should be thrown away or returned to the
place of purchase.
Retailers and consumers with questions may call Nestlé Professional Customer Service at 800-288-8682.
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6. Tuffy's Pet Foods is issuing a voluntary recall of
approximately 1,600 cases of Pure Vita Salmon Entree Dog Food in a Tetrapak
carton following notification from the product manufacturer of potentially
elevated levels of Vitamin D.
Consuming elevated levels of vitamin D in dog food can cause adverse reactions in dogs of all sizes, including symptoms such as vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst, increased urination, excessive drooling and weight loss. When ingested at excessive levels, vitamin D can lead to serious health issues in dogs including renal dysfunction.
While
no reports of illness or injury have been reported from consumers to date,
Tuffy’s is acting out of an abundance of caution and is removing the specific
lots of product listed below from distribution. As such, consumers should stop
feeding the product listed below to their pets immediately. Tuffy’s recommends
consumers whose dogs have consumed the potentially affected product and are
exhibiting any of the above mentioned symptoms contact their veterinarian.
The recalled product was distributed exclusively within the United States to distributors and retail stores. The recalled product is limited to Pure Vita Salmon Entrée Dog Food in a Tetrapak carton, bearing UPC Code "0 73893 96202 1" (found on side of the carton). Products included in the recall are identified by the "Best by Dates" and “Lot Numbers” (found on the top of the carton) as listed in the grid below. No other Pure Vita dog or cat foods, or treats are affected by this announcement.
Product Name |
Net Weight |
UPC |
Lot Numbers |
Best By Dates |
Pure
Vita Salmon Entrée Dog Food TetraPak |
12.5
oz. per carton |
0
73893 96202 1 |
0629101N1 |
29
Jun 2023 |
The recall was initiated after Tuffy’s was notified by the
product manufacturer that this product may contain elevated levels of vitamin
D. The manufacturer of the affected product has identified and isolated the
error and corrective actions are in progress to prevent this from happening
again. There are no other Pure Vita products affected by this recall. This
voluntary recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration, and is being made out of an abundance of caution.
Consumers who purchased the Pure Vita Salmon Entrée dog food product subject to this voluntary recall (as identified above) are urged to return the product to their retailer for a full refund.
For consumer information or questions regarding this voluntary recall, please contact Tuffy’s Pet Foods, Inc. at (800) 525-9155 from Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm Central Time, or by email at tufcustservice@klnfamilybrands.com.
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7.
Maple Island Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of three lots of its Parent’s
Choice Rice Baby Cereal that it manufactures for Walmart. This recall is a
result of a routine sampling program by the FDA which found that a sample from
three production lots of Parent’s Choice Rice Baby Cereal tested above the
guidance for naturally occurring inorganic arsenic.
Maple Island Inc. is voluntarily recalling this product with the knowledge of the FDA, This product was distributed nationally through Walmart’s stores and online.
Walmart was advised and has pulled the product from its store shelves and put a register block on the product at its stores and online to prevent any further sales.
The specific Parent’s Choice Rice Baby Cereal 8 oz lots being recalled were sold after April 5, 2021, and include:
The best if used by date and product numbers can be found in the
bottom left corner on the back of the Parent’s Choice Rice Baby Cereal
packaging.
Customers who may have purchased Parent’s Choice Rice Baby Cereal at Walmart with Lot Number 21083/UPC Code #00681131082907 and best if used by date of JUN 24 2022, Lot Number 21084/UPC Code #00681131082907 and best if used by date of JUN 25 2022, or Lot 21242 with UPC Code #00681131082907 with a best if used by date of NOV 30 2022 should discard the product or return it to Walmart for a full refund.
Customers seeking additional information may call Maple Island
Inc., Monday through Friday 8am – 4pm Central time at 1-800-369-1022 or contact
the company by email at info@maple-island.com.
No illnesses related to the product lots have been reported to date and no other production lots or Parent’s Choice products are affected by this recall.
Maple Island Inc. conducted testing on both the raw material and finished product in question. While the test results were in compliance with the FDA’s guidelines, Maple Island Inc. is issuing this recall out of an abundance of caution. FDA has recognized that trace elements such as these are widely present in the environment, including water, soil and food. The FDA also noted that research has shown reducing exposure to toxic elements is important to minimizing any potential long-term effects on the developing brains of infants and children.
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