Van Law Food Products Issues Allergy
Alert on Undeclared Soy and Wheat in Product
Van Law Food Products Inc. is recalling
Whole Foods Market 365 Organic Creamy Caesar Dressing because it contains
undeclared Soy and Wheat allergens.
People with an allergy or severe
sensitivity to Soy or Wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening
allergic reaction if they consume these Ingredients. The product was sold in
the produce or dairy department and distributed in the states of Alabama,
Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas,
Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New
Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah,
Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
The recall was initiated after it was
discovered that the product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal
the presence of Soy and Wheat allergen. Subsequent investigation indicates that
the problem was caused when the back label from another product was mistakenly
put on the product being recalled.
Consumers who purchased Whole Foods
Market 365 Organic Creamy Caesar Dressing with UPC code 99482-49027 in 12oz
glass bottles with a Best by date of 04/06/2023 should discard the product and
seek a refund at the point of sale with receipt. Consumers with additional
questions can call 1- 844-936-8255 between the hours of 7:00 am and 10:00 pm
CST.
More information and product photos at: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/van-law-food-products-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-soy-and-wheat-product.
Tai Phat Wholesalers, LLC Recalls “Three
Coins Dried Mushrooms” Because of Possible Health Risk
Tai Phat Wholesalers, LLC of Capitol
Heights, MD is recalling 4 types of packages of its “Three Coins Dried
Mushrooms” because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella,
an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young
children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea
(which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare
circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting
into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial
infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
The recalled Dried Mushrooms were
distributed in specialty retail stores in the following states: Florida,
Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, New
Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina,
Tennessee, Virginia.
The product comes in four different
types & sizes and are in a sealed clear plastic package with a label. The
different types are as follows:
1)
Three Coins Dried Mushrooms Slices – Item #: 01051- Nam Meo Soi -S- 2.5
oz
2)
Three Coins Dried Mushrooms Slices – Item #: 01276- Nam Meo Soi -L- 10.5
oz
3)
Three Coins Dried Mushrooms Whole – Item #: 01052- Nam Meo Nguyen -S-
2.5 oz
4)
Three Coins Dried Mushrooms Whole – Item #: 01277- Nam Meo Nguyen -L-
10.5 oz
No illnesses have been reported to date
in connection with this problem.
The potential for contamination was
noted after routine testing by Maryland Department of Health of items bought at
a retail store which revealed the presence of Salmonella in some packages of
"Three Coins Dried Mushrooms".
Sales of the product has been suspended
while MDH and the company continue their investigation as to the source of the
problem.
Consumers who have purchased the
packages of "Three Coins Dried Mushrooms" are urged to return them to
the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact
the company at 1-703-538-8000.
More information and product photos at: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/tai-phat-wholesalers-llc-recalls-three-coins-dried-mushrooms-because-possible-health-risk
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