Recalls of cookies, cakes linked to peanut-tainted flour
May 3, 2016 from the Food Safety News "Recent cookie and cake recalls from Safeway, Jewel, 7-Eleven, Chick-fil-A, Cinnabon, Bakery Express and other retail outlets are linked to flour containing low levels of undeclared peanut and supplied to CSM Bakery Solutions in Tucker, GA."
"The flour was used in products CSM distributed to its customers in packaging that did not reveal the presence of peanut, according to the company."
"As of Monday there were at least eight related recalls posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)."
April 13, 2016 - From the FDA Enforcement Report:
International Trading & Import Inc. dba Nuts & More is recalling Novo Bnei Darom Green Olives because it contains an unapproved pesticide (Chlorpyrifos)
Novo Bnei Darom Green Olives in Jar, 48 cases, 6 jars, 1.04kg, UPC Code 7290002016175
Recalling Firm:
International Trading & Import I, 5850 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232-7338
Roland Foods, LLC, Initiates A Voluntary Recall Of Roland® Fire Roasted Red Pepper Strips Due To The Possible Presence Of Glass In The Product
April 1, 2016: From the FDA:
Roland Foods, LLC, of New York, NY, in cooperation with the manufacturer in Peru, is initiating a voluntary recall of specific lots of Roland® Fire Roasted Red Pepper Strips due to the possible presence of glass fragments in the product, therefore posing a potential health hazard.
Roland® Fire Roasted Red Pepper Strips were distributed nationwide and to Canada to food distributors, food service customers, and super market chains for further distribution or use.
The following product is subject to the voluntary recall:
Roland® Fire Roasted Red Pepper Strips, NET Wt. 5 LB. 8 OZ. can
Item #: 45628
Lot #s: 427, 428, 432, 437
UPC #: 10041224456287 (carton) and 041224456280 (can)
Pack Size: 6 x 5 LB. 8 OZ. cans per shipping carton
Production Codes (code is ink jet printed on the top of the can):
G1 MSS 1 P0929 and G1 MSS 2 P0929
Carton Markings:
ITEM 45628
LOT #s: 427, 428, 432, 437
Fire Roasted Red Pepper Strips
Roland®
UPC 10041224456287
No other sizes of Roland® Fire Roasted Red Pepper Strips or products are affected by the voluntary recall.
The recall was initiated after the firm received customer complaints of glass in the product. The recalling firm has notified the manufacturer of the findings in order to conduct an investigation as to what caused the problem.
Consumers can visit www.rolandfood.com, or contact its Consumer Hotline at 1-800.221.4030 ext. 222, Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm EST, for further information about the voluntary recall and for instructions on obtaining replacement product.
Recall of CJ Extra Fancy Long Grain Enriched Rice. NET WT. 80 lbs
March 23, 2016, 2016 - From the FDA Enforcement Report:
CJ Extra Fancy Long Grain Enriched Rice. NET WT. 80 lbs (36.20 kg); nylon bag; Product of USA. Item number RG80 has been recalled because FDA inspection found rodent urine stains on pallets of long grain rice in 80 lb. bags.
Product Quantity: 15 x 80 lb. bags (7 bags already returned)
Code Information: Lot numbers #873, #876, #878. These numbers are according to supplier information on pallets; bags to not have lot numbers
Recall of Clasen Quality Coatings NH Atlas 1M Creamy Peanut Drop. because of Listeria monocytogenes
March 17, 2016, 2016 - From the FDA Enforcement Report:
R&D Technical Center, Madison, WI is recalling Clasen Quality Coatings NH Atlas 1M Creamy Peanut Drop, Item # 12649, Net Wt. 50 lbs (22.68 KG) Lot # 5364PB11CL3 DOM: 12/30/2015 because Clasen Quality Coatings received notification of a positive Listeria monocytogenes micro test in NH Atlas 1M Creamy Peanut Drop.
Recall of Ingredion Cornstarch because of metal fragments
March 17, 2016, 2016 - From the FDA Enforcement Report:
Ingredion Incorporated, Westchester, IL is recalling Cornstach packaged in a 50lb. bag with white and green label containing black lettering because Food grade Cornstarch may contain metal fragments >1 mm in width and up to 50 mm in length.
Batch numbers: 2605354100, 2605361100, 2605361101, 2605362101, 260535365102, 2606012101, 2606013101.
Health alert on ORGANIC HOMESTAT FARM Quick STEEL CUT OATS & CHIA with Flax and Rye Flakes
March 17, 2016: From the FDA Enforcement Report:
Homestat Farm Ltd, 6065 Frantz Rd Ste 206 Dublin, OH 43017-3372 has recalled ORGANIC HOMESTAT FARM Quick STEEL CUT OATS & CHIA with Flax and Rye Flakes NET WT 42 OZ (2 LB. 10 OZ.) INGREDIENTS:***org anic milled flaxseed*** Distributed by Homestat Farm LTD 6065 Frantz Rd. Suite 206, Dublin, OH 43017 UPC 8 35882 00620 4 have been recalled because the firm was notified by their supplier that the Flax Meal delivered to them test positive for Salmonella Typhimurium.
Class I
BEST USE BY DATE: 03/16/17-1, 03/16/18-1, 03/19/17-1, 03/19/17-2, 03/23/17-1, 03/23/17-2, 03/24/17-1, 03/26/17-1, 03/26/17-2, & 04/08/17-2.
March 17, 2016: From the OK Kosher Certification:
Please take notice that the Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate Mix produced by ConAgra is only OK-D kosher certified for the following three sizes.
28.5 oz. canister
2 lbs. (32 oz.) for a vending machine
1.75 Lbs. (28 oz.) for a vending machine
Please remember when purchasing these kosher items to check for the OK-D symbol.
Specialty Commodities, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Cashew Allergen in Dry Roasted Almonds
From the FDA on March 7, 2015 - Specialty Commodities, Inc., (SCI) of Fargo, N.D., a subsidiary of Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM), is recalling a specific lot of dry roasted almonds because they may contain undeclared cashews.
The recalled dry roasted almonds were distributed to six customers in Arizona, California and Colorado. They were shipped in 25 lb. cartons, marked with lot #1050188-1-16007 on the side of the cardboard cartons. The cartons were distributed to other food production companies for further processing and packaging—they are not distributed directly to consumers for sale in retail outlets. The recalled dry roasted almonds were distributed between January 26, 2016 and February 16, 2016.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the cashew-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of cashews. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary process breakdown by a third-party, contract manufacturer that processed and packaged the almonds for SCI. The dry roasted almonds were inadvertently mixed with cashews before being forwarded to impacted customers. Representatives of SCI have notified these customers of the recall and provided return instructions.
Please direct any customer inquiries to 701-282-8222 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Central Time Monday through Friday.
Country Life Natural Foods Recalls Raw Pistachios Because of Possible Health Risk
From the FDA on February 19, 2015 - Country Life Natural Foods of Pullman, MI is recalling shelled raw pistachios, sold in 2 lb bags and 30 lb boxes, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
The shelled raw pistachios were distributed in AR, CA, FL, IA, IL, IN, MI, MN, MO, OK, SC, SD, TN, and WI through retail stores, mail order, and direct delivery.
The 2 pound bags will bear the batch number 1357 in the lower left corner of the Country Life Natural Foods Label.
The 30 lb boxes will bear the name “SAM International” lot number 102914, and best by date of April 29, 2016.
This recall was initiated when FDA contract testing laboratory analysis revealed the presence of Salmonella in one of the 19 samples obtained from SAM International. As a precaution, additional products are being recalled as they may be contaminated since they were packed from the master lot that came to our facility. We are working closely with FDA to determine the cause of this situation.
Consumers who have purchased this recalled product should not consume it. They should return it to the point of purchase. Consumers with questions should call Country Life Natural Foods at 800-456-7694, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm EST Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm EST Friday.
