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Flagstone Foods, LLC. Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts, Almonds and Pecan in Emerald Kettle Glazed Walnuts

August 20, 2024 from the FDA:

Flagstone Foods, LLC., manufacturer of Emerald Nuts, is issuing a voluntary recall of 6.5oz Emerald Kettle Glazed Walnut lot 2EE06284 because packages contain undeclared Peanuts, Almonds and Pecans. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Peanuts, Almonds, and Pecans run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume or are exposed to the product from the impacted lot number and best by dates listed below.

The product was distributed to Publix locations in Florida, Alabama, and Georgia. Consumers have identified the mislabeled product in the state of Florida

This recall was initiated after consumers reported finding peanuts, almonds and pecans within packages labelled Emerald Kettle Glazed Walnuts. An investigation identified a limited number of incorrectly labelled packages were produced during the manufacturing process.

No other lot codes or any other Emerald branded products are involved in this action.

Instructions for Retail Locations:
Only these specific lot codes are impacted. Customers are asked to remove all product with codes listed below out of distribution immediately. Customers may call the number listed below for more return or disposal instructions. Flagstone Foods will be contacting stores and distributions centers which received direct shipments of this product.

Instructions for Consumers:
Consumers who have purchased Emerald Kettle Glazed Walnuts with the identification information listed above are asked to not open the product and discard or return the product to a Publix store for a full refund.

Company Contact Information:
For more information or assistance, please contact our Consumer Affairs Team at 1-866-866-0072 Monday-Friday 7:00 AM-4:00PM CST, by e-mail at ailto:mconsumer_affiars@flagstonefoods.com , or via this website link: https://www.emeraldnuts.com/contact-us/ .

Authentik Fudge Recalls Fudge with Nuts Because of Potential Mold Growth

August 21, 2024 from the FDA:

Authentik Fudge of Sainte-Julie, Quebec, Canada, is recalling 840 units of Chocolate Fudge with Nuts branded MONTREAL FUDGE, due to potential mold growth contamination.

The recalled Fudge with nuts branded MONTREAL FUDGE were distributed on 2024-06-19 and 2024-06-20 through MARSHALLS and sold in the retail chains in the below states:

• TJ MAXX: Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, Washington, Wyoming.
• MARSHALLS: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming.

The product is packaged in a MONTREAL FUDGE gable box, Chocolate Fudge with nuts 5.6 Oz marked with the lot 0241500805 with expiration date of 2025/MR/01, lot 0241690105 with expiration date of 2025/MR/17, and lot 0241690205 with expiration date of 2025/MR/17, on the back of the box. No other products are impacted by this recall.

We initiated this recall after a consumer complained about some mold pieces inside the purchased box and we found also some remaining unpacked sealed products at the manufactured place that had beginning signs of mold.

Consumers who have purchased those affected products are urged to destroy them or to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company AUTHENTIK FUDGE/MONTREAL FUDGE: info@authentikfudge.com or at phone number (450) 649-1331 / 1 877 313-1331 post 210 or 205.
Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 5 pm EST.

Gutierrez Distributor Recalls El Servidor Corp Ground Cinnamon Because of Possible Health Risk

August 19, 2024 from the FDA:

Gutierrez Distributor of Passaic, NJ is recalling El Servidor Corp brand ground cinnamon because it has the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead.

El Servidor Corp ground cinnamon was distributed to retail stores in New York starting on January 14, 2024.

The product comes in a 1.5-ounce clear plastic bag. The recall was the result of a sample analysis conducted by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYSAGM) that revealed the product contained elevated levels of lead. The Company has ceased the production and distribution of the product as FDA and the company continues their investigation as to what caused the problem.

Consumers should discontinue use of the product immediately and are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (973) 777-1851 Monday to Friday 8AM-5PM EST.

El Chilar HF, LLC. Expands Recall of El Chilar Ground Cinnamon Due to Elevated Levels of Lead

August 13, 2024 from the FDA

El Chilar HF, LLC on 03/06/2024 issued a recall of Lots # D-300 EX1024 and F272 EX1026, contained in 127 boxes (12 bags/box) of El Chilar “Cinnamon Ground” (1.25 oz bag), because it may contain traces of lead. Further investigation indicates that the issue could be caused by a potentially adulterated raw material from the supplier.

The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) collected samples in February 2024 from Lot: E-054, EX 0225 and D-181, EX 0624 El Chilar Ground Cinnamon, which tested high in lead. These additional lots of El Chilar Ground Cinnamon have been added to the original recall.

The additional lots of El Chilar brand ground cinnamon, LOTS: E-054, EX 0225 and D-181, EX 0624 have been recalled from retail and wholesale outlets However, there is the possibility that consumers could have that product in stock at home. Consumers are urged to stop using it immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Parents, guardians, and caregivers of infants and young children who may have been exposed to lead should contact their health care provider to report their symptoms and receive care. Consumers with questions may contact EL CHILAR HF, LLC at 407-880-6007, during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST)

The product was distributed by La Raza LLC, 8795 D'Arcy Rd, Forestville, MD 20747, which distributes to brick-and-mortar retail stores in the state of Maryland.

August 15, 2024 from the Kof-K:

Please be advised that Kettle Brand® Spicy Pimento Cheese Flavored Potato Chips manufactured by Campbell’s Snacks erroneously bears a KOF-K PARVE symbol instead of a KOF-K Dairy symbol.

The product contains dairy ingredients.
Corrective actions are being taken.
For further information call:
KOF- K Kosher Supervision
201-837-0500