Ohio Firm Recalls Salsa Product for Undeclared Yellow 5 and 6.

Jose Madrid Salsa of Zanesville, OH is announcing a voluntary recall of our Chipotle Con Queso Salsa. The salsa is being recalled because it contains Yellow 5 and Yellow 6, which were not listed on the ingredient label. Individuals who are allergic or sensitive to Yellow 5 or Yellow 6 run the risk of minor to serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.  

The problem was discovered during a routine inspection of the production facility by the Ohio Department of Agriculture acting on behalf of the FDA. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's production and packaging processes.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/recall-jose-madrid-salsa-chipotle-con-queso
Recall of Jose Madrid Salsa Chipotle Con Queso
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  December 20, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  December 20, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Gravy/Sauces
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared Yellow 5 and Yellow 6
Company Name:  Jose Madrid Salsa
Brand Name:  Jose Madrid
Product Description:  Chipotle Con Queso Salsa

Retailer Recalls Imported Buttered Vegetables For Not Declaring Milk

 Lidl US is recalling all lots of their Taste of Deutschland Buttered Vegetables 10.5 oz box UPC 4 056489 122876 due to undeclared milk allergen. The recall was issued due to undeclared milk in the products.  The recall was initiated after it was discovered by the FDA during an inspection that the labels did not list the allergen milk in the ingredient statement.  

Butter is listed on the label, but milk is not declared.  Product is imported from Germany.  This falls on the FSVP importer, in this case probably the retailer, to ensure that the product meets US regulatory standards.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/lidl-recalls-taste-deutschland-buttered-vegetables-due-undeclared-milk-allergens
Lidl Recalls Taste of Deutschland Buttered Vegetables Due to Undeclared Milk Allergens
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  December 20, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  December 20, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Vegetable Products  Allergens
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared milk
Company Name:  Lidl US
Brand Name:  Taste of Deutschland
Product Description:  Frozen Buttered Vegetables, Carrots, Peas, Cauliflower, & Corn

California Company Recalls Protein Powder After Allergic Reaction to Peanut

Orgain of Irvine, California is voluntarily recalling a single batch of its 30g Protein Organic Plant Based Powder - Chocolate 2.01lb because it may contain undeclared peanut residue.  The recall is limited to a single batch of 30g Protein Organic Plant Based Powder - Chocolate 2.01lb and was distributed nationwide both in retail stores and online.  Orgain has conducted a complete review of the production process for this batch and found no discrepancies. This voluntary recall was initiated out of an abundance of caution following a report of an allergic reaction from one consumer. No other illnesses have been reported to date.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/orgain-issues-voluntary-allergy-alert-possible-undeclared-peanut-residue-single-batch-30g-protein
Orgain Issues Voluntary Allergy Alert on Possible Undeclared Peanut Residue in a Single Batch of 30G Protein Organic Plant Based Powder – Chocolate 2.01lb
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  December 19, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  December 19, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Product may contain undeclared peanut
Company Name: Orgain
Brand Name:  Orgain
Product Description:  30g Plant Protein Complete Protein Powder – Chocolate

Potato Chip Product Recalled After Consumer Report

Frito-Lay today issued a recall of a limited number of 13 oz. bags of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips that may contain undeclared milk, after being alerted through a consumer contact.  Since no illness / allergic reactions occurred, this must be a case where the wrong product was in the bag.  Frito-Lay has had numerous issues for allergens due to incorrect packaging. The company was issued a Warning Letter in 2020.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/frito-lay-issues-limited-recall-undeclared-milk-lays-classic-potato-chips-distributed-oregon-and
Frito-Lay Issues Limited Recall on Undeclared Milk in Lay’s Classic Potato Chips Distributed in Oregon and Washington
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  December 16, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  December 18, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Snack Food Item 
Reason for Announcement:  Potential or Undeclared Allergen – Milk
Company Name:  Frito-Lay
Brand Name:  Lay’s
Product Description:  Potato Chip

Oklahoma Establishment Recalls RTE Meat Products Due to Undeclared Milk

Ralph's Packing Company, a Perkins, Okla. establishment, is recalling approximately 3,132 pounds of ready-to-eat pork and beef bologna products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen - product may contain milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.   The problem was discovered when the establishment notified FSIS that the labels applied to the product did not include milk on the label

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/ralphs-packing-company-recalls-ready-eat-pork-and-beef-bologna-products-due
Ralph's Packing Company Recalls Ready-To-Eat Pork and Beef Bologna Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, 2024 – Ralph's Packing Company, a Perkins, Okla. establishment, is recalling approximately 3,132 pounds of ready-to-eat pork and beef bologna products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product may contain milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.

Maryland Establishment Recalls Raw Pork Products Produced While Under Suspension

Impero Foods & Meats, Inc., a Baltimore, Md. establishment, is recalling approximately 7,485 pounds of raw pork sausage products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection.  The problem was discovered when FSIS was performing surveillance activities at a retailer after notification that items may have been produced at a facility that had a suspended grant of inspection. After further investigation, it was determined that the items were produced without the benefit of FSIS inspection.

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/impero-foods-meats-inc--recalls-raw-pork-sausage-products-produced-without-benefit
Impero Foods & Meats, Inc. Recalls Raw Pork Sausage Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, 2024 – Impero Foods & Meats, Inc., a Baltimore, Md. establishment, is recalling approximately 7,485 pounds of raw pork sausage products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Two Die From Fungal Infection After Handling Bat Poop to Be Used for Cannabis Fertilizer

Two men from Rochester, New York, who grew their own cannabis died from pneumonia after being exposed to a harmful fungus in bat poop they'd used as fertilizer for growing cannabis.  There are many articles online that call "bat guano a "natural superfood" for cannabis plants due to its high concentration of nitrogen and phosphorus"

Both men were around 60 years old and had pre-existing conditions that may have made them more prone to infection.  "Histoplasmosis is a type of pneumonia caused by breathing in spores of H. capsulatum, a fungus found in soil and bird and bat droppings. In the lungs, H. capsulatum spores transform into mature yeast that can spread to other regions of the body via the bloodstream. However, the disease cannot spread between people or between people and their pets."


https://www.livescience.com/health/viruses-infections-disease/bat-poop-used-to-grow-cannabis-kills-2-in-new-york-in-unusual-cases
Bat poop used to grow cannabis kills 2 in New York in unusual cases

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By Emily Cooke 

12/16/24

CA Firm Recalls Various Snacks Due to Lack of Allergen Declarations on Labels

Cal Yee Farm LLC of Suisun Valley, California is recalling snack products including chocolate and yogurt covered products (Dark Chocolate Walnuts, Dark Chocolate Raisins, Dark Chocolate Almonds, Yogurt Coated Almonds and Dark Chocolate Apricots [sold under Cal Yee’s or Cal Yee Farm brands]), Tropical Trail Mix, Butter Toffee due to undeclared allergens.  The recall was initiated after an FDA inspection of our facility where it was discovered that products containing milk, soy, wheat, sesame, FD&C #6 and almonds were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of milk, soy, wheat, sesame, FD&C #6 and almonds.

(photo credit - Tripadvisor Link)


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/cal-yee-farm-llc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-soy-wheat-sesame-fdc-6-and-almonds-snack
Cal Yee Farm LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk, Soy, Wheat, Sesame, FD&C #6 and Almonds in Snack Products
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  December 12, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  December 14, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential or Undeclared Allergen – almond, milk, soy, wheat, sesame, and FD&C #6
Company Name:  Cal Yee Farm LLC
Brand Name:  Cal Yee's, Cal Yee Farm, Boa Vista Orchards
Product Description:  Nut and snack products

Wisconsin Firm Recalls Frozen Pizza Due to Potential for Plastic

Palermo Villa, Inc.of Milwaukee, WI is issuing a recall of 1,728 Connie’s Thin Crust Cheese Frozen Pizzas because of a possible plastic foreign contaminant.  This recall alert, which is being conducted under the full cooperation of the FDA, is being issued out of an abundance of caution in the event that a product remains in a consumer’s freezer. The pizzas are no longer available for purchase. Consumers who have purchased these Pizzas are urged not to consume them. 

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/palermo-villa-inc-issues-recall-1728-connies-thin-crust-cheese-frozen-pizzas-due-possible-plastic
Palermo Villa, Inc. Issues Recall for 1,728 Connie’s Thin Crust Cheese Frozen Pizzas Due to Possible Plastic Contaminant
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  December 13, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  December 13, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential Metal or Chemical Contaminant
Company Name:  Palermo Villa, Inc
Brand Name:  Connie’s
Product Description:  Thin crust cheese frozen pizza, 20.36oz

NY Firm Recalls Bloody Mary Mix for Undeclared Allergens - Fish and Soy

Borsari Food Co of Jamestown, NY is recalling all of its Bloody Mary Mix due to undeclared allergens. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to fish (anchovy), or soy that are not declared on the label.  The issue was discovered in the context of a New York State Department of Agriculture inspection. Current in-house inventory, as well as future product, will clearly declare these ingredients (i.e., fish (anchovy) and soy) on the label.

Looking at the company website, the Bloody Mary Mix has these ingredients listed:

Ingredients: Tomato juice, corn syrup, non-fat milk solids, orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice, cayenne pepper, vinegar, salt, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, prepared horseradish, malic acid, sodium and potassium benzoate, yellow 5 & 6.

So no surprise, it was missing the allergens in the Worcestershire sauce.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/borsari-food-co-recalls-bloody-mary-mix-due-possible-health-risk

Borsari Food Co. Recalls – Bloody Mary Mix – Due to Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  December 09, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  December 10, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Allergens
Reason for Announcement:  Potential or Undeclared Allergen – Soy, Fish
Company Name:  Borsari Food Co
Brand Name:  Borsari
Product Description:  Bloody Mary Mix