Cuisine Innovations Unlimited, LLC Issues Voluntary
Recall of Two Varieties of Earth Grown Frozen Falafel Due to Possible Health
Risk
Cuisine Innovations Unlimited, LLC of 180 Lehigh Avenue,
Lakewood, NJ, is voluntarily recalling its Earth Grown Vegan Traditional
Falafel and Garlic & Herb Falafel Distributed & Sold Exclusively by
Aldi, Batavia, IL due to the possible presence of Shiga toxin-producing E.
coli.
Shiga-toxin-producing E. coli is an organism that can cause
foodborne illness in a person who eats a food item contaminated with it.
Symptoms of infection may include stomach cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting. The
illness primarily impacts elderly individuals, children, and people with
weakened immune systems. Most healthy adults and children rarely become
seriously ill.
The voluntarily recalled Earth Grown Vegan Traditional
Falafel And Garlic & Herb Falafel Distributed & Sold Exclusively by
Aldi, Batavia, IL were distributed in ALDI retail stores in the following
states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas,
California, Connecticut, Delaware,
District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas,
Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi,
Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North
Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South
Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
The product comes in a bag in a box marked with any of the
following Lot numbers: 1472, 1481, 1531, 1532, 1541, 1552, 1561, 1581, 1601,
1611, 1612, 1661, 1682, 1732, 1752, 1762, 1782, 1802, and 1812, and would have
been shipped to stores after June 24, 2021.
The lot number can be found in the “Best if used by” area on the outside
flap of the box. There has been no
further production of this product.
There have been 20 reported cases in six (6) states (FL, IA,
KS, MI, OH and WI) with onset dates reported between July 24, 2022 and
September 19, 2022 with 5 hospitalization and no deaths.
Consumers who have purchased Earth Grown Vegan Traditional
Falafel and Garlic & Herb Falafel Distributed & Sold Exclusively by
Aldi, Batavia, IL with any of the above lot numbers after June 24, 2021, are
urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with
questions may contact the company Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Eastern Time at 1-201-439-1036, Ext. 26.
Additional information and product photos are available at: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/cuisine-innovations-unlimited-llc-issues-voluntary-recall-two-varieties-earth-grown-frozen-falafel
Flowers Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy in
Certain TastyKake and Mrs. Freshley’s Glazed Pies
Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is voluntarily recalling
Tastykake® and Mrs. Freshley’s glazed pies due to undeclared soy. People who
have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or
life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
The products being recalled were distributed from Sept. 26,
2022 through Oct. 6, 2022 to retail and vending customers throughout the U.S.,
Canada, and Mexico. The packages have either an “Enjoy By” date of 10/28/2022
through 11/07/2022 and/or product codes 307 2263 through 307 2274 printed on
the front of the packages. The UPC codes are printed on the back of the
packages.
The recall was initiated after discovering that certain pies
were made with an ingredient containing soy, which is not listed on the product
label. No related illnesses or incidents have been reported to date.
Following is information about the products involved in the
recall. People allergic to soy should not consume products if the “Enjoy By”
dates, UPC and/or Product Codes below are printed on the package.
Additional information and product photos are available at: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/flowers-foods-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-soy-certain-tastykake-and-mrs-freshleys-glazed-pies
Craftology, LLC DBA Dutch Treat Foods Issues Allergy
Alert on Undeclared Cashews in “Craftology This is My Happy Place Pasta Salad”
Craftology, LLC dba Dutch Treat Foods of Zeeland, MI, is
recalling its 14 ounce containers of “Craftology This Is My Happy Place Pasta
Salad” because they may contain undeclared cashews. People who have allergies
to cashews run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if
they consume these products.
The recalled “Craftology This Is My Happy Place Pasta Salad”
was distributed in the midwestern United States in retail stores.
The product comes in a 14 ounce clear plastic clamshell
package with a single label wrapped around on the top, side, and bottom of the
container.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with
this problem.
This recall is not arising out of a food safety hazard
caused by Craftology, LLC dba Dutch Treat Foods (“Company”). Company sources
sunflower seeds from Lipari Foods Operating Company (“Lipari”), which sources
that ingredient from Shah Trading Company Limited (“Shah Trading”). On October
5, 2022, Lipari, a distributor of Shah Trading products, initiated a recall of
sunflower seeds that Company uses in the above referenced product due to an
undeclared allergen, Cashew, which was discovered in a case of the Sunflower
Seeds Oil RS bulk product produced by Shah Trading. Accordingly, Company is
issuing a voluntary recall of product that contain the affected lot of the Shah
Trading sunflower seeds. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse
reactions due to consumption of Company’s product.
Consumers who have purchased 14 ounce packages of
"Craftology This Is My Happy Place Pasta Salad" are urged to return
them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may
contact the company at 616-772-5921 Monday through Friday, 7AM to 3PM EST.
Additional information and product photos are available at: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/craftology-llc-dba-dutch-treat-foods-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-cashews-craftology-my-happy
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