Byrne Dairy Recalls Mighty Fine Chocolate Ice Cream in Half Gallons Dated 10/4/2024 Due to Undeclared Peanuts

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/byrne-dairy-recalls-mighty-fine-chocolate-ice-cream-half-gallons-dated-1042024-due-undeclared?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Summary

Company Announcement Date:
January 30, 2024
FDA Publish Date:
January 30, 2024
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Ice Cream/Frozen Dairy
Allergens
Reason for Announcement:
Undeclared peanuts
Company Name:
Byrne Dairy Inc.
Brand Name:
Byrne Dairy
Product Description:
Mighty Fine Chocolate Ice cream
Company Announcement

Byrne Dairy, Inc. of Syracuse, New York is voluntarily recalling its Byrne Dairy Mighty Fine Chocolate Ice Cream in half gallon cartons with a Last Date of Sale of 10/4/2024 because it may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have allergies to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product.

Product was distributed in retail stores throughout Upstate New York.

The product is packaged in ½ gallon cardboard containers printed with 'Byrne Dairy Might Fine Chocolate Ice Cream' with 'Last Date of Sale: 10/4/2024' printed on the side of the container. The recall involves no more than 250 half gallon units.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated as a result of a consumer complaint that product containing peanut butter was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of peanuts due to mislabeling of the product. As a result of a manufacturing error, the Chocolate Ice Cream may also contain peanut butter. This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Consumers who have purchased the affected products are urged not to consume the product and dispose of it or return it to their place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company by calling Ashley Casey at (315) 627-1319 for 9:00 am – 5:00 pm EST or by email at info@byrne1933.com.

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Ashley Casey
(315) 627-1319
info@byrne1933.com

Utz Quality Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Utz® Wavy Original Potato Chips in Metro New York Area

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/utz-quality-foods-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-utzr-wavy-original-potato-chips-metro-new

Summary

Company Announcement Date:
January 25, 2024
FDA Publish Date:
January 26, 2024
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:
Undeclared milk allergen
Company Name:
UTZ Quality Foods
Brand Name:
UTZ
Product Description:
Utz 2.75 oz. Wavy Original Potato Chips
Company Announcement

HANOVER, PA. (BUSINESS WIRE) – Utz Quality Foods, LLC., is issuing a voluntary recall for 88 cases of Utz® 2.75 oz. Wavy Original Potato Chips due to an undeclared milk allergen. This recall was initiated after Utz learned that approximately 1200 single-serve bags contained Utz® Wavy Original Potato Chips flavored with seasoning instead of plain Utz® Wavy Original Potato Chips. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk may run the risk of an allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The items subject to this voluntary recall were distributed to retail outlets only in New York State and primarily within New York City.

NO ILLNESSES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS VOLUNTARY RECALL HAVE BEEN REPORTED TO DATE.

The items and related expiration dates being voluntarily recalled include:

Item Description   UPC   Expiration Date
Utz® 2.75 oz. Wavy Original Potato Chips   0-41780-19014-7   May 06, 2024
Bag Front   Bag Back   Expiration Date Example
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The expiration date may be found in the upper right corner of the bag.   See image below:
The UPC code may be found on the lower right-hand corner of the bag.   See image below:
The expiration date is noted as the month, day, and year. In this example, May 06, 2024.
No other Utz® products are being recalled at this time.

Consumers with a milk allergy should NOT eat the products subject to this voluntary recall. Consumers who purchased the recalled product may discard it and contact the Utz Customer Care team for a refund (Email: customerservice@utzsnacks.com, Phone: 1-800-367-7629 Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Eastern Time). Retailers should check their inventories and shelves to confirm that none of the products are present or available for purchase by consumers.

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About Utz Quality Foods, LLC
Utz Quality Foods, LLC manufactures a diverse portfolio of savory snacks. For more information about Utz® or its products, please visit www.utzsnacks.comExternal Link Disclaimer or call 1-800-FOR-SNAX.

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Utz Customer Care team
1-800-367-7629
customerservice@utzsnacks.com
Media:
Kevin J. Brick
717-637-1759
kbrick@utzsnacks.com

What a nightmare!

GN- I hadn't even noticed that you had already posted this.

And more drama. This is awful.
https://patch.com/new-york/brentwood-central-islip/cookies-recalled-stew-leonards-after-death-made-li-officials

This is not an official FDA recall yet but posting anyway.

a recall has been initiated of Florentine Cookies with a best by date of Jan. 5, 2024 sold at Stew Leonard's stores in Danbury and Newington.



https://www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/article/stew-leonards-florentine-cookies-death-nuts-18623936.php?fbclid=IwAR3OTQPA864_iVELR6ulu1VZ66mb_BZg39s1FxHyVdMIwCOmkPf3Zue3x0c

URGENT - Particularly for New England members!!!

https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/these-stew-leonards-cookies-are-being-recalled-for-containing-undeclared-peanuts/3200596/?amp=1

Al Amir Fresh Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sesame in Hummus Dip Products and Undeclared Milk in Tzatziki Cucumber Yogurt

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/al-amir-fresh-foods-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-sesame-hummus-dip-products-and-undeclared-milk?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery


Summary

Company Announcement Date:
January 20, 2024
FDA Publish Date:
January 20, 2024
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:
Undeclared Sesame & Milk
Company Name:
Al Amir Fresh Foods
Brand Name:
Al Amir Fresh Foods
Product Description:
Hummus Dip & Tzatziki Cucumber Yogurt
Company Announcement

Al Amir Fresh Foods of Milwaukie, Oregon is recalling Al Amir brand hummus dip products due to undeclared sesame and Tzatziki Cucumber Yogurt due to undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sesame or milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The Al Amir brand hummus dip products and Tzatziki Cucumber Yogurt have 45-day shelf life if refrigerated and packaged in a round clear plastic container and a clear lid with label. The recalled products with the affected Best By Dates are listed in the table below and product were last distributed to retail stores in Oregon and Washington on 01/17/2024.

Product   Net Wt.   UPC   Affected Best By Dates range
Classic Hummus Creamy Garbanzo   8oz.   7 55134 12341 4   All dates up to and includes 1/25/2024
Harissa Spicy Hummus With a Kick   8oz.   7 55134 12352 0   All dates up to and includes 1/25/2024
Baba Ghannooj Grilled Eggplant   8oz.   7 55134 12342 1   All dates up to and includes 1/25/2024
Tzatziki Cucumber Yogurt   8oz.   8 55134 12351 3   All dates up to and includes 1/25/2024
No illnesses or deaths have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that Al Amir hummus labels declare tahini but do not declare sesame and Tzatziki Cucumber Yogurt label declares sour cream & yogurt but does not declare milk. This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Oregon Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Customers who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sesame or milk are urged not to consume these products and dispose of it or return it to their place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 503-780-0340 or send email to lydiapack3@gmail.com from 8am-4:30pm PST, Monday-Friday.

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Lydia Massaad
503-780-0340
lydiapack3@gmail.com

That's very cool!  Not an easy job in the USA but certainly a field that has come a long way since my family first started on this roller coaster journey. 

Welcome!

Hi Mike! Welcome to this great group. Everyone here is super helpful. It is great to hear of people who advocate for the food allergy community in the food service industry.

What part of the world are you from?

Rong Shing Trading NY Inc. Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in "Lian Sheng Dried Plum"

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/rong-shing-trading-ny-inc-issues-alert-undeclared-sulfites-lian-sheng-dried-plum?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Summary

Company Announcement Date:
December 14, 2023
FDA Publish Date:
January 19, 2024
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:
Undeclared Allergen-Undeclare Sulfites
Company Name:
RONG SHING
Brand Name:
Lian Sheng
Product Description:
Dried Plum
Company Announcement

Rong Shing Trading NY Inc., 47-57 Bridgewater Street, Brooklyn, NY is recalling its 5.8oz (165g) packages of "Lian Sheng Dried Plum" because they contain undeclared sulfites. Consumers who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

The recalled "Lian Sheng Dried Plum" were distributed nationwide in retail stores. The product is packaged in a 5.8oz (165g), clear plastic bottle marked with an expiration date of 11/13/2023 stamped on the side. The product UPC code is 6928580581396.

No illnesses or allergic reactions involving this product have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after routine sampling by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of sulfites in the 5.8oz (165g) packages of Dried Plum which were not declared on the label. The consumption of 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving could occur in certain sulfite sensitive individuals upon ingesting 10 milligrams or more of sulfites. Analysis of the Dried Tangerine Plum revealed they contained 21.91 milligrams per serving.

Consumers who have purchased 5.6oz (165g) packages of "Lian Sheng Dried Plum" are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 718-308-1177.

"Lian Sheng Dried Tangerine Plum" Press Release

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Rong Shing
718-308-1177