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. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration:
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1. Safeway Fresh Food, LLC, a Vineland, N.J. establishment, is
recalling approximately 717 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) Chicken Caesar Salad
products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of
Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The
product contains anchovies, egg and wheat, known allergens, which are not
declared on the product label.
The RTE Chicken Caesar Salad products were produced April 19,
2022. The following product is subject to recall:
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST.
40283” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to
distributors in Maryland and Virginia and then further distributed to retailers
in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
The problem was discovered when the producing establishment
notified FSIS that it received a customer complaint that the product exhibited
the incorrect ingredient statement label on the bottom of the bowl.
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 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.
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 Joseph Chayka, VP of Food Safety and Quality, Safeway Fresh
Food, LLC, at 609-774-4796 or jchayka@safewaygroup.net.
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2. Queen Bee LLC (Lovell, WY) issued a voluntary recall of candy
products purchased within the last year. The voluntary recall impacts a variety
of honey caramel candy products and chocolates that may contain undeclared
allergens including tree nuts and dairy (milk).
The impacted products were sold at Queen Bee
Gardens and were also distributed via retail, wholesale, and direct sales
nationwide with production dates through April 26, 2022. The undeclared tree
nut allergen issue was identified as part of a result of a routine food safety
inspection and the incorrectly labeled milk and tree nut allergen was the
result of a label review. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to
Tree Nuts (macadamia nuts, coconut, pecans, walnuts, almonds, and cashews) and
dairy (milk) may risk serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they
consume these products.
Affected products can be identified by the
following PLU codes:
The Wyoming Department of Agriculture is
working with the facility to contact retailers across the state to remove the
affected products from their shelves and has been actively tracking products
from this recall.
Consumers who purchased this product at Queen
Bee Gardens can bring the affected product into the store for a full refund.
Consumers with additional questions can call 1-307-548-2818 between the hours
of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm MST, Monday through Friday to speak with the recall
coordinator at Queen Bee LCC.
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3. Dymski
Pierogies dba Grandma’s Cuisine of East Stroudsburg, PA is recalling multiple
varieties of frozen cheese-filled pierogis because it may contain undeclared
milk allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the
risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these
products.
Grandma’s Cuisine branded pierogis were
distributed in Restaurant Depot chain stores and local retail stores in NY, NJ,
and PA. Bernat’s branded pierogis were distributed to retail stores in MA.
Golden Eagle brand pierogis were distributed to retail stores in NJ. Recalled
product was distributed between April 2021 and April 2022.
The recalled products are sold in 1lb and 3lb
plastic bags under the brands: Grandma’s Cuisine, Bernat’s, Golden Eagle. The
affected products are listed below:
|
Product Name |
UPC Code |
Size/Net weight |
|
Grandma’s Cuisine Potato-Cheese Pierogi |
7 1375737813 0 |
3lb /3 dozen |
|
Grandma’s Cuisine
Potato & Cheese Pierogi |
8 67355 0030 3 |
14oz (397 g) /1
dozen |
|
Grandma’s Cuisine Potato & Cheddar Cheese
Pierogi |
8 67355 00033 4 |
16 0z (454g) /1 dozen |
|
Grandma’s Cuisine
Mini Potato-Cheddar Pierogi |
7 05105 70390 9 |
3lb/3 dozen |
|
Grandma’s Cuisine Potato-Cheddar-Jalapeno Pierogi |
8 67355 00043 3 |
16 oz (454g) / 1 dozen |
|
Grandma’s Cuisine
Potato-Cheddar-Broccoli Pierogi |
8 67355 00042 6 |
16oz (454g) / 1
dozen |
|
Grandma’s Cuisine Potato & American Cheese
Pierogi |
8 67355 00032 7 |
16oz (454g) / 1 dozen |
|
Grandma’s Cuisine
Sweet Cheese Pierogi |
0 67355 00034 5 |
16oz (454g) / 1
dozen |
|
Grandma’s Cuisine Cheese & Scallion Pierogi |
8 67355 00040 2 |
16oz (454g) / 1 dozen |
|
Grandma’s Cuisine
Spinach-Feta Pierogi |
8 67355 00037 2 |
14oz (397g) / 1
dozen |
|
Bernat’s Potato & Cheese |
- |
16oz (450g) |
|
Bernat’s Sweet
Cheese |
- |
16oz (450g) |
|
Bernat’s Potato, Cheddar & Broccoli |
- |
16oz (450g) |
|
Bernat’s Spinach
and Feta Cheese |
- |
16oz (450g) |
|
Golden Eagle Potato and Cheese Pierogis |
0 94922 10425 0 |
16oz |
|
Golden Eagle Cheese
Pierogis |
- |
14 oz |
|
Golden Eagle Potato & American Cheese Pierogis |
7 05105 70400 5 |
16 oz |
|
Golden Eagle Sweet
Cheese Pierogis |
- |
14 oz |
|
Golden Eagle Potato & Cheddar Cheese Peirogies |
- |
16 oz (454 g) |
|
Golden Eagle
Spinach & Feta Pierogis |
- |
16 oz (454g) |
|
Golden Eagle Potato & Cheddar Broccoli
Peirogies |
7 0510570470 8 |
16oz (454g) |
|
Golden Eagle Cheese
Scallion Pierogis |
- |
16oz (454g) |
No illnesses have been reported to date.
The recall was initiated after it was
discovered that product containing milk was distributed in packaging that did
not reveal the presence of it.
Consumers who have purchased Grandma’s
Cuisine, Golden Eagle or Bernat’s pierogis are urged to return it to the place
of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company
at 570-421-0102 Mon.-Fri. 8am to 4pm EST.
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4. Natural
Organics, Inc., is voluntarily recalling four lots of NaturesPlus Keto Living
Sugar Control Capsules 90 count, because it was found to contain gluten. People
who have allergies to wheat or gluten run the risk of serious or
life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products. Individuals
with Gluten intolerance may experience minor to severe reactions after
consuming this product. This could include upset stomach, diarrhea, fatigue,
skin reactions and more.
It was discovered during routine testing that
the product contains gluten. It was subsequently discovered that a raw material
that is normally gluten free tested positive for gluten.
Gluten is a general name for the proteins
found in wheat (wheatberries, durum, emmer, semolina, spelt, farina, farro,
graham, KAMUT® khorasan wheat and einkorn), rye, barley and triticale – a cross
between wheat and rye.
The listed products were distributed
nationwide to consumers, retail stores and to the following foreign countries:
Kenya, Spain, Trinidad, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.
The capsules are packaged in white jars and
black caps; with labels having orange, white and black print bearing the
product codes, lot numbers and “Best By” or “BBE” (Best Before End) dates are
printed on the bottom of the bottle. The lots affected are:
There have been no reported incidents of
illness or adverse reactions in connection with these products to date. No
other Natural Organics, Inc. products are affected by this recall.
Natural Organics, Inc. has removed all
affected products within existing inventory. This voluntary recall is announced
in accord with FDA guidelines.
We are initiating recall notices to our
accounts and consumers who received inventory of the recalled products with
instructions for returning the recalled products and for notifying their
customers of the recall.
Consumers who may have purchased affected lots
of NaturesPlus Keto Living Sugar Control Capsules are advised to return them to
the place of purchase.
Consumers with questions may contact the
company at 1-800-645-9500, Monday – Friday, from 8:00 am to 4:30pm EDT.
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No action is required of local health departments at this time for
any of these recalls. If any requests for assistance are received from either
USDA or FDA, the Public Health and Food Protection Program will contact you.
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