ALERT!!! Food Allergens – Undeclared Eggs, Milk, Nuts not listed in Foods – Must READ!!

Allergy Alert – UNDECLARED EGGS in Kinnikinnick Foods Frozen Pie Crust

Kinnikinnick Foods of 10940 120 street, Edmonton, AB is warning consumers with Egg Allergies not to consume

• Kinnikinnick Frozen Pie Crust because it contains EGG products which may not be indicated on an applied ingredient label.

Distributed in the United States

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The product is distributed across United States.

This incorrectly labeled Kinnikinnick Frozen Pie Crust may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to EGGS

Consumers who are allergic to EGGS should return the product to point of sale for a refund.

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Boba Direct Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in BD Flavored Powders

Boba Direct (BD) recalled the following BD Flavored Powders in the 2.2 lb. plastic bags because of the incorrect label failing to declare milk as the source of sodium caseinate and lactose:

• Almond,
• Avocado,
• Banana,
• Blueberry,
• Café Latte,
• Cherry,
• Chocolate,
• Coconut,
• Honeydew,
• Lavender,
• Lychee,
• Mango,
• Matcha Green Tea,
• Milk Tea,
• Passionfruit,
• Peppermint,
• Pineapple,
• Red Bean,
• Strawberry,
• Taro,
• Vanilla and
• Watermelon

Individuals with allergies to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The product was distributed from December 26, 2012 – January 4, 2013 to cafés restaurants and smoothie shops throughout the United States

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Belmont Confections Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared
Peanuts in “Dymatize Nutrition, Elite Gourmet Bars”
(Cookies & Cream and Fudge Brownie)

Belmont Confections Inc. recalled Dymatize Nutrition Elite Gourmet Cookies & Cream bars and Dymatize Nutrition Elite Gourmet Fudge Brownie bars in both the 1.5oz and 3oz packages because they may contain undeclared peanuts

The Dymatize Nutrition Elite Gourmet Cookies & Cream bars and Dymatize Nutrition Elite Gourmet Fudge Brownie bars come in 12-pack box for the 3oz bar and 6-pack box for the 1.5oz bars. The retail boxes are wrapped in clear plastic and the packages are marked with the following Best By and Lot Codes # printed on the top panel of the retail box:

Product Name	UPC Code	Lot  Numbers Affected	Best by Date
Dymatize Nutrition Elite Gourmet Cookies & Cream 1.5oz (42.5g)	705016993147	12200A	SEP 2013
Dymatize Nutrition Elite Gourmet Cookies & Cream 1.5oz (42.5g)	705016993147	12249A	NOV 2013
Dymatize Nutrition Elite Gourmet Cookies & Cream 1.5oz (42.5g)	705016993147	12310A	JAN 2014
Dymatize Nutrition Elite Gourmet Cookies & Cream 1.5oz (42.5g)	705016993147	12353A	FEB 2014
Dymatize Nutrition Elite Gourmet Cookies & Cream 3oz (85g)	705016993000	12072A	MAY 2013
Dymatize Nutrition Elite Gourmet Cookies & Cream 3oz (85g)	705016993000	12200A	SEP 2013
Dymatize Nutrition Elite Gourmet Cookies & Cream 3oz (85g)	705016993000	12310A	JAN 2014
Dymatize Nutrition Elite Gourmet Cookies & Cream 3oz (85g)	705016993000	12353A	FEB 2014
Dymatize Nutrition Elite Gourmet Fudge Brownie 1.5oz (42.5g)	705016993130	12199A	SEP 2013
Dymatize Nutrition Elite Gourmet Fudge Brownie 1.5oz (42.5g)	705016993130	12244A	OCT 2013
Dymatize Nutrition Elite Gourmet Fudge Brownie 1.5oz (42.5g)	705016993130	12311B	JAN 2014
Dymatize Nutrition Elite Gourmet Fudge Brownie 1.5oz (42.5g)	705016993130	12352B	FEB 2014
Dymatize Nutrition Elite Gourmet Fudge Brownie 3oz (85g)	705016993079	12084A	MAY 2013
Dymatize Nutrition Elite Gourmet Fudge Brownie 3oz (85g)	705016993079	12199A	SEP 2013
Dymatize Nutrition Elite Gourmet Fudge Brownie 3oz (85g)	705016993079	12205A	SEP 2013
Dymatize Nutrition Elite Gourmet Fudge Brownie 3oz (85g)	705016993079	12311B	JAN 2014
Dymatize Nutrition Elite Gourmet Fudge Brownie 3oz (85g)	705016993079	12352B	FEB 2014

Consumers who have purchased boxes of the 1.5oz and 3.0oz bars of Dymatize Nutrition “Elite Gourmet” (Cookies & Cream bars and Fudge Brownie bars), are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

As Always, Stay Informed …

Bob

Food Allergy Alerts – Soy, Milk, Nuts, Wheat

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Soy, Milk, Nuts, Wheat

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Island Delights Voluntarily RecallsIsland Delights Coconut Haystack Candy Due to Undeclared Milk

An audit from the Ohio Department of Agriculture on January 7, 2013. The Coconut Haystack Candy contains milk that is not declared on the product label. People who have allergies to milk run the risk of an allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recalled units were distributed to retail stores and through mail orders in the states of

• AZ,
• CA,
• FL,
• MA,,
• MN,
• MS,
• NC,
• NY,
• SC,
• TX,
• VA,
• WA &
• WY

between January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012. No other products are involved.

The mislabeled product can be identified as follows:

Name	Size	Lot	UPC Code
Maple Coconut Haystacks	2 oz.	13410400.02	0 19694 19020 1
Maple Coconut Haystacks	4 oz.	13410400.04	0 19694 19040 9
Maple Coconut Haystacks	8 oz.	13410400.08	0 19694 19080 5
Maple Coconut Haystack	2 lb.	13410402.00	no bar code
Chocolate/Almond Coconut Haystacks	2 oz.	13413100.02	0 19694 71020 1
Chocolate/Almond Coconut Haystacks	4 oz.	13413100.04	0 19694 71040 9
Chocolate/Almond Coconut Haystacks	8 oz.	13413100.08	0 19694 71080 5
Chocolate/Almond Coconut Haystacks	2 lb.	13413102.00	no bar code
Coffee Coconut Haystacks	2 oz.	13411300.02	0 19694 60020 5
Coffee Coconut Haystacks	4 oz.	13411300.04	0 19694 60040 3
Coffee Coconut Haystacks	8 oz.	13411300.08	0 19694 60080 9
Almond Coconut Haystacks	8 oz.	13413000.02	0 19694 70020 2
Almond Coconut Haystacks	4 oz.	13413000.04	0 19694 70040 0
Almond Coconut Haystacks	8 oz.	13413000.08	0 19694 70080 6
Almond Coconut Haystacks	2 lb.	13413002.00	no bar code

Andy Capp’s Hot Fries Recalled Due To Undeclared Soy Allergen

Andy Capp’s Hot Fries flavor product that may contain the Andy Capp’s Cheddar Fries flavor, and, therefore, an undeclared allergen—soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. There have been no illnesses reported to date in connection with this product.

The product was shipped to retail food distributors in

• New Jersey,
• New York and
• Pennsylvania

for distribution to retail stores in

• Connecticut,
• New York,
• New Jersey,
• Pennsylvania,
• West Virginia,
• Maryland,
• Delaware, and
• Virginia

The affected product, Andy Capp’s Hot Fries, is packaged in .85-ounce blue poly bags with an Andy Capp’s graphic logo and picture of the hot fries product on the front panel. This voluntary recall is limited only to packages of Andy Capp’s Hot Fries bearing the following UPC and Sell By date. No other Andy Capp’s products are affected.

Case UPC: 20-0-26200-47169-7

Unit UPC: 00-0-26200-47168-6

Batch Code: 5381232500

Sell By date: August 17, 2013

Providence, RI. Woodstock® today issued a voluntary recall of Woodstock Tamari Almonds, because of an incorrect back label on packages of a single Lot. This mislabeling incident resulted in an undeclared allergen (Soy).

Somersault Snack Co. Issues Allergy Alert on All Packages of Somersaults Cinnamon Crunch

Recalling all packages of Somersaults Cinnamon Crunch products with Sell By Dates of 8/30/2013 or earlier. The packaging of these products inadvertently fails to declare the allergen milk which is contained in a flavoring ingredient of these products.

People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of an allergic reaction if they consume these products. The product was distributed to retail stores nationwide.

Somersault Cinnamon Crunch – Package Codes / Sell By Dates

Item Description	Case Code located on shipping case)	Product Code located on product bag)	Sell By Dates(located on the back of the bag)
Cinnamon Crunch 12ct; 6oz.	10-8-98403-002-27-4	8-98403-002-27-7;	8/30/2013 or earlier;
Cinnamon Crunch 16ct; 2oz.;	10-8-98403-002-27-4	8-98403-002-27-7	8/30/2013 or earlier
Cinnamon Crunch 100ct; 0.5oz.	10-8-98403-002-24-3	8-98403-002-24-6	8/30/2013 or earlier
Cinnamon Crunch 36ct; 1oz.	10-8-98403-002-23-6	8-98403-002-22-2	8/30/2013 or earlier
Cinnamon Crunch 50ct; 1oz.;	10-8-98403-002-22-9	8-98403-002-22-2	8/30/2013 or earlier
Cinnamon Crunch Bulk 8ct; 16oz.	N/A – for samples only	N/A – for samples only	8/30/2013 or earlier
Shipper 36ct; 1oz. SS CC	10-8-98403-002-26-7	8-98403-002-22-2	8/30/2013 or earlier

Somersault Snack Co. will work with retail customers to ensure that the recalled products are removed from store shelves. In the event that consumers believe they have purchased products affected by this voluntary recall, they should return the product to the store where it was purchased for a full refund. Consumers with questions may call 415-407-9172 for more information.

Udi’s Healthy Foods, LLC Issues Allergy Alert for Undeclared Almonds in 12-ounce “Udi’s Gluten Free Au Naturel Granola”

Recalling its 12-ounce bags of “Udi’s Gluten Free Au Naturel Granola” with UPC 6-98997-80615-8 and “Best By 041913 12265 1″ because they may contain undeclared almonds. People who are allergic to almonds run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recall is limited to products with “UPC 6-98997-80615-8″ and “Best By 041913 12265 1.” It does not extend to any other Udi’s products or lot codes.

Consumers who have purchased 12-ounce packages of “Udi’s Gluten Free Au Naturel Granola” with the above UPC code and Best By date are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 201-421-3970, Monday-Friday from 9AM to 4:30PM Eastern Time.

Udi’s Gluten Free Foods is a leading brand in gluten-free bread and bakery products. In addition, Udi’s markets other gluten-free products in the frozen pizza and granola categories.

Haig’s Delicacies Announces Voluntary Recall of Tzatziki, Falafel, Spanakopita and Tyropita due to Undeclared Allergens

Haig’s Delicacies of Hayward, CA is recalling all Tzatziki, Falafel, Spanakopita and Tyropita because the product labels do not include Allergy Statements reflecting the use of the following food allergens:

• Tzatziki is being recalled because of the undeclared use of a food allergen (milk).
• Falafel is being recalled because of the undeclared use of a food allergen (wheat).
• Spanakopita and Tyropita are being recalled because of the undeclared use of food allergens (wheat, milk and eggs).

People who have allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat, milk and eggs run the risk of life threatening allergic reaction, anaphylaxis, that required immediate medical care if they consume the product.

• Tzatziki is a Greek Yogurt, cucumber and dill dip/spread which is packaged in 8oz retail round deli containers and 5lb bulk foodservice cases.
• Falafels are fried garbanzo bean balls which are packaged in 5oz retail rectangular deli containers and 5lb bulk foodservice cases.
• Spanakopita is a triangular phyllo dough pastry with a spinach and cheese filling which is packaged only in bulk foodservice cases.
• Tyropita is a triangular phyllo dough pastry with a cheese filling which is packaged only in bulk foodservice cases.

Consumers in possession of these products should not eat the product if they have these allergy sensitivities and should return the product to the

place of purchase.

CHOKING ALERT – Anaphylaxis, and Food choke hazards

I don’t like to be melodramatic about food alerts, but …. in this case – these Alerts are Super Serious for everyone.  And it’s not just Allergens – some of these Foods contain foreign objects, pieces of plastic and so on, so … please read and forward this post or the Link to this post to others.  Thanks.

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Sukhi’s Gourmet Indian Foods is alerting customers that because of a label error, a single lot code of Red Curry with Vegetables contains undeclared shrimp.

• Consumers who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to shrimp, run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions
• The product was shipped to distributers in California, Texas, Minnesota and Georgia, between the dates of 5/21/2012 and 10/15/2013.
• Sukhi’s is voluntarily recalling Lot code 3390113612 with a Use-By Date of 5/14/2013 with a UPC code: 7-67226-02901-6
• Sukhi’s became aware of the error, after receiving a customer complaint.
• Consumers who have purchased product with this lot code should return the product to the store where it was purchased to receive a replacement or a refund.
• For questions, consumers can call Sukhi’s Gourmet Indian Foods at 1-888-4SUKHIS from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST, Monday thru Friday

Newman’s Own, Inc. announced the recall of Newman’s Own Lite Honey Mustard Dressing because it contains undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume the Newman’s Own Lite Honey Mustard Dressing with the affected time code.

• The products are sold in retail stores in the Eastern to Midwestern US.
• The affected packages are 16 fl. oz. bottles of Newman’s Own Lite Honey Mustard Dressing that
• Have a sell-by date of 16 OCT 13 M with a time stamp from 12:47 – 13:30 and
• UPC code of 0 20662 00292 1

Price Chopper Supermarkets is recalling certain Cinnamon Nut Coffee Cakes purchased only at the Mountain Rd. store in Worcester, MA, because they were

• Incorrectly labeled as Pumpkin Coffee Cakes and therefore
• Did not list tree nuts as an ingredient.
• The cakes were purchased at the Mountain Road store only (located at 72 Pullman St. in Worcester)

Tri City Cheese and Meats, a Kawkawlin, Mich., establishment, is recalling Jalapeño Vienna sausage products because they are misbranded in that they contain monosodium glutamate (MSG), which is not declared on the label,

Suzanna’s Kitchen, a Duluth, Ga. establishment, is recalling approximately 35,800 pounds of breaded chicken products because they may contain pieces of plastic.

Serenade Foods, Inc., a Milford, Ind 061-2012 , Indiana Firm Recalls Chicken Strip Products That May Contain Foreign Materials (Sep 14, 2012)chicken strip products that may contain foreign materials, fragments of plastic,

• The products have a use by date of Jan. 17, 2014.  The products were packaged on Jan. 17, 2012 and shipped to a distributor in Lakeland, Florida for further distribution
• 7.5-lb cases containing 30-oz. cartons of “Milford Valley Farms Crunchy Chicken Strips”

 Klement Sausage Company Inc., a Milwaukee, Wis. establishment, is recalling frozen bratwurst patties because they may

contain foreign materials—pieces of a plastic pen, 060-2012 , Recall Notification Report, Bratwurst Patties

The products subject to recall include:

• 10-lb. cases containing 4-ounce patties of KLEMENT SAUSAGE CO. BRATWURST PATTY.
• Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Jeff Klement, the company’s vice president of special projects, at (414) 744-2330 x244.

As Always, Stay Informed …

Bob