OR Establishment Recalls Package Salad After Placing Incorrect Bottom Label On Package

GH Foods NW, LLC, of Clackamas Ore. establishment, is recalling approximately 106 pounds of ready-to-eat salad with chicken products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens,  he ready-to-eat lemon chicken & arugula salad products were produced February 28, 2023. The products are labeled with the correct top label but an incorrect bottom label. The incorrect bottom label contains the ingredient statement for a Broccoli Slaw and Kale Salad with White Chicken Meat product, which does not contain wheat.

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/gh-foods-nw-llc-recalls-ready-eat-salad-chicken-products-due-misbranding-and
GH Foods NW, LLC Recalls Ready-to-Eat Salad with Chicken Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

WASHINGTON, March 4, 2023 – GH Foods NW, LLC, a Clackamas, Ore. establishment, is recalling approximately 106 pounds of ready-to-eat salad with chicken 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 wheat, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.

CA Company Issues Sixth Recall for Undeclared Items on Imported Foods

Daiso California LLC of La Mirada, CA issued it's 6th recall recalling of snack items s due of undeclared allergen ingredients.  The items are imported.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/daiso-issues-allergy-alert-prepackaged-snack-items
Daiso Issues Allergy Alert for Prepackaged Snack Items

FDA Issues Public Health Alert on Oysters from Florida

FDA issued a health alert regarding oysters harvested from Cedar Key, FL harvested from December though February due to the potential for Salmonella contamination.  "To date, there have been 8 cases linked to this outbreak within Florida, Georgia, and Alabama." 

The issue of course, is when contaminated oysters are eaten raw or near-raw.  Oysters, as filter feeders,  are problematic when there are microbiological contaminants in the waters from where the oysters are harvested.  More often we see viral contaminants - such as Hepatitis A or Norovirus or the bacterial foodborne pathogen species Vibrio vulnificus or Vibrio parahaemolyticus. But Salmonella is also a concern, as seen in this case.

The notice states "The FDA is advising consumers not to eat, and restaurants and food retailers not to sell, and to dispose of recalled wild harvest oysters from FL-3012, Cedar Key, Florida, harvested between December 16, 2022, and February 24, 2023, due to possible Salmonella contamination. These oysters were sold in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. "  "On February 24, 2023, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued an emergency closure order for wild harvest oysters from harvest area FL-3012 and initiated a recall."  That recall notice is posted below.

https://www.fda.gov/food/alerts-advisories-safety-information/fda-advises-restaurants-retailers-and-consumers-avoid-recalled-wild-harvest-oysters-harvest-area-fl
FDA Advises Restaurants, Retailers and Consumers to Avoid Recalled Wild Harvest Oysters from Harvest Area FL-3012, Cedar Key, Florida Potentially Contaminated with Salmonella

FDA Warning Letter - DE Facility with No Food Safety Plan for RTE Hummus

FDA issued a Warning Letter to M. Fierro & Sons, LLC, a manufacturer of ready-to-eat (RTE) hummus and cheese manufacturing facility located in Wilmington, DE.

The list of violations is long and quite scary considering they are making RTE products such as hummus and cheese. 

• No Food Safety Plan - so specific pathogens were not identified nor were appropriate controls.
• Inadequate controls for cooking and cooling of product.
• No allergen controls
• No environmental controls and monitoring
• Improper cleaning and sanitizing.

https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/m-fierro-sons-llc-641400-01192023
M. Fierro & Sons, LLC
MARCS-CMS 641400 — JANUARY 19, 2023


Recipient:
Mr. William J. Meany
Owner
M. Fierro & Sons, LLC
1025 N. Union Street
Wilmington, DE 19805-2752
United States

Upstart (in US) Supermarket Chain Recalls Cocktail Shrimp After Testing Finds Listeria

Lidl US has announced a voluntary recall of ready-to-eat Tapas branded Cocktail Shrimp by Lidl, 7 oz., due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.   The recall was issued as a result of routine testing, which revealed that the finished product contained the bacteria. Lidl performs this testing on an ongoing basis to help ensure safe and quality products for our customers. Lidl US has ceased the production and distribution of the product as we continue our investigation in conjunction with the FDA to resolve the issue. Lidl US has received no reports or complaints of illness related to this product to date.

The product was distributed to all Lidl US store locations. Lidl US has store locations in Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia.

Lidl is a German discount supermarket chain which launched stores in the US in 2017.  After its first stores in VA and NC, it now has more than 150 stores on the East Coast.  It has a similar approach as Aldi, another German food store, but has been described as a bit more upscale.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/lidl-voluntarily-recalls-7-oz-tapas-branded-cocktail-shrimp-lidl-due-possible-health-risk
Lidl Voluntarily Recalls 7 oz Tapas Branded Cocktail Shrimp by Lidl Due to Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  March 01, 2023
FDA Publish Date:  March 01, 2023
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name:  Lidl US
Brand Name:  Tapas
Product Description:  Cocktail Shrimp

Candy Company Recalls Chocolate Product For Undeclared Allergens After Packaging Error by Co-packer

Russell Stover Chocolates of Kansas City, Missouri, is voluntarily recalling two (2) Best Before Dates of its Sugar Free Peanut Butter Cups in 2.4 oz packaging due to the potential for undeclared pecans. The recalled Sugar Free Peanut Butter Cups may contain Sugar Free Pecan Delights.  The recall was initiated following consumer contacts regarding the wrong product inside the outer packaging for Sugar Free Peanut Butter Cups product. Russell Stover has received no reports of any illness or allergic reactions related to this issue to date.  An error by the firm’s 3rd party co-packing company resulted in individually-wrapped Sugar Free Pecan Delight products being placed in the outer packaging for Sugar Free Peanut Butter Cups. The inner packaging correctly identifies the products as Sugar Free Pecan Delights and the physical Sugar Free Pecan Delight product appears distinct from the Sugar Free Peanut Butter Cup product.

Co-packing is very common today with an estimated 25% of branded product co-packed or co-manufactured.  Brand owners have to ensure that their co-packing partners have tight systems for managing quality and food safety.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/russell-stover-chocolates-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-pecan-sugar-free-peanut-butter-cups
Russell Stover Chocolates Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Pecan in Sugar Free Peanut Butter Cups
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  February 28, 2023
FDA Publish Date:  February 28, 2023
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared Pecan
Company Name:  Russell Stover Chocolates
Brand Name:  Russell Stover
Product Description:  Sugar Free Peanut Butter Cups

WA Firm Recalls Distributed Seafood Products That Had No Allergen Labeling

Lemonland Food Corp of Kent, Washington initiated a recall of seasoned fisheries and seasoned vegetable products because it may contain undeclared soy, wheat, sesame, peanut, walnut, milk, crab, shrimp, and fish.  The firm distributed un-labeled plastic containers in 6oz, 8oz, 12oz, and 16 oz to H-mart, G-mart and M2M retail stores in Washington between 2/16/23 and 2/23/23. Those containers were labeled with H-mart, G-mart or M2M white adhesive labels and the allergens may have not been declared properly.  The allergens mis-labeling issue was discovered during the inspection by the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) on February 22, 2023. The firm has stopped producing, re-packing, and distributing since February 23, 2023, and will resume operation when the new labels are available.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/lemonland-food-corp-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-soy-wheat-sesame-peanut-walnut-milk-crab-shrimp
Lemonland Food Corp Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Soy, Wheat, Sesame, Peanut, Walnut, Milk, Crab, Shrimp, Fish (Anchovy, Big Eye Herring, Golden Threadfin Bream, Hairtail, Lizard Fish, Sardine, Pollock) In Multiple Products
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  February 28, 2023
FDA Publish Date:  February 28, 2023
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential or Undeclared Allergen/ Crustacean Shellfish, Fish, Milk, Peanuts, Soybean, Tree Nuts Wheat
Company Name:  Lemonland Food Corp
Brand Name:  No Brand name Listed on Package
Product Description:  Seasoned fisheries and seasoned vegetable products

USDA Issues Health Alert for Pasta Sauce Labeled as Pizza Sauce

USDA-FSIS is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that fully cooked, ready-to-eat (RTE) pasta sauce labeled as pizza sauce contains anchovies and milk, known allergens, as well as ground beef and sulfites, which are not declared on the product label. The problem was discovered after the firm received a consumer complaint that meat was in the pizza sauce and notified FSIS. The establishment determined that employees labeled a limited number of “Bolognese Pasta Sauce” packages as “Homestyle Pizza Sauce”.

The product was made by Heritage Specialty Foods of Milwaukie, OR.


https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-new-seasons-pizza-sauce-due-misbranding-and
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for New Seasons Pizza Sauce Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

HERITAGE SPECIALTY FOODS, LLC

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that fully cooked, ready-to-eat (RTE) pasta sauce labeled as pizza sauce contains anchovies and milk, known allergens, as well as ground beef and sulfites, which are not declared on the product label. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that these products should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase.

Canned Shrimp Recalled after Complaints for Leaking Cans

Kawasho Foods USA Inc. of New York, NY, is voluntarily recalling one lot of canned GEISHA Medium Shrimp 4oz. because of reported swelling, leaking, or bursting cans.  The GEISHA Medium Shrimp is packaged in a 4oz. metal can, with UPC 071140003909. The one lot being recalled is LGC12W12E22; BEST BY: MAY/12/2026 and this code appears on the bottom of the product can.  This could be an underprocessing issue, which then it is a risk for Clostridium botulinum.  Other issues could be improper seaming.  Another issue could be thermophilic spoilage.  As an imported product coming from Thailand or other location, exposure to hot conditions during shipment could result in the growth of thermophilic sporeforming spoilage organisms.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/kawasho-foods-usa-inc-announces-voluntary-recall-single-lot-geisha-medium-shrimp-4oz-because
Kawasho Foods USA Inc. Announces a Voluntary Recall of a Single Lot of GEISHA Medium Shrimp 4oz. Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  February 26, 2023
FDA Publish Date:  February 26, 2023
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Shellfish
Reason for Announcement:  Potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum
Company Name:  Kawasho Foods USA, Inc.
Brand Name:  GEISHA
Product Description:  GEISHA Medium Shrimp, 4 oz can

Jars of Labeled as Roasted Red Peppers Recalled for Pine Nuts After Mislabeling Issue

Sunny Dell Foods, LLC. of Oxford, PA, is recalling its 12-ounce jars of "Rao’s Homemade Brand Roasted Red Peppers with Portobello Mushrooms" because the affected jars of the condiment may contain undeclared Trees Nuts (Pine Nuts).  The recall was initiated after it was discovered that a tree nut-containing condiment product was distributed in the Rao’s Homemade Brand Roasted Peppers with Portobello Mushrooms packaging that did not reveal the presence of tree nuts (pine nuts). Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by an accidental mislabeling during the production run.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/sunny-dell-foods-llc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-tree-nuts-pine-nuts-raos-homemade-brand-roasted
Sunny Dell Foods, LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Tree Nuts (Pine Nuts) in "Rao’s Homemade Brand Roasted Red Peppers with Portobello Mushrooms"
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  February 21, 2023
FDA Publish Date: February 22, 2023
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared Pine Nuts
Company Name: Sunny Dell Foods, LLC
Brand Name: Rao’s Homemade
Product Description: Roasted Red Peppers with Portobella Mushroom