Belgian Yummies Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Allergens of Wheat, Soy, Egg, Coconut and/or Peanuts and FD&C Yellow #5 in Ice Cream Sandwiches and Gelato

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/belgian-yummies-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-allergens-wheat-soy-egg-coconut-andor-peanuts-and?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Summary

Company Announcement Date:
April 09, 2024
FDA Publish Date:
April 09, 2024
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Ice Cream/Frozen Dairy
Allergens
Reason for Announcement:
Undeclared Wheat, Soy, Egg, Coconut &/or Peanuts, FD&C Yellow #5
Company Name:
Belgian Yummies
Brand Name:
Belgian Yummies, SOFRA, Ria
Product Description:
Ice Cream Sandwiches & Gelato
Company Announcement

Belgian Yummies of Fort Myers, FL, is alerting the public that its 4-ounce packages of Ice Cream Sandwiches and 5-liter containers and 4.75-liter pans of Gelato contains undeclared allergens.

Belgian Yummies Sandwiches, flavors of Vanilla, Chocolate, Raspberry, Salted Caramel, Key Lime, and Peanut Butter, contain undeclared wheat, soy, egg, coconut, and/or peanuts.
Sofra Sandwiches, flavors of Vanilla and Chocolate, contain undeclared wheat, soy, egg, and coconut.
Ria Sandwiches, flavors of Vanilla, contain undeclared wheat, soy, egg, and coconut.
Belgian Yummies Gelato, Strawberry flavor, contains undeclared FD&C Yellow #5
Belgian Yummies Gelato, Birthday Cake flavor, contains undeclared wheat and FD&C Yellow #5
Belgian Yummies Gelato, Horchata flavor, contains undeclared wheat.
People who have allergies to wheat, soy, egg, coconut, and/or peanuts or have a sensitivity to FD&C Yellow #5 run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recalled Ice Cream Sandwiches and Gelato were distributed in Florida through wholesale orders. None of the products were available for retail sale.

The sandwiches come in a 4-ounce, clear plastic or gold package marked with an expiration date of 08/31/2024 stamped on the back. The Strawberry and Birthday Cake gelato comes in a 5-Liter gray container and the Horchata gelato comes in a 4.75-Liter gray pan marked with an expiration date of 08/31/2024.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The recall was initiated after Belgian Yummies and the Florida Department of Agriculture discovered during an inspection that the product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of wheat, soy, egg, coconut and/or peanuts and FD&C Yellow #5. The problem was caused by outdated labels being used during the packaging process.

Labels were immediately corrected, and ingredient lists were provided to all wholesale customers who received the affected products.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-239-202-8146, Monday – Thursday 10:00 am – 5:00pm EST or by email to belgianyummies@gmail.com.

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
1-239-202-8146
belgianyummies@gmail.com

Baron Spices, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy and Wheat in Blues Hog Sweet & Savory Seasoning

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/baron-spices-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-soy-and-wheat-blues-hog-sweet-savory-seasoning?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Summary

Company Announcement Date:
April 09, 2024
FDA Publish Date:
April 09, 2024
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:
Potential or Undeclared Allergen – Soy and Wheat
Company Name:
Baron Spices, Inc.
Brand Name:
Blues Hog
Product Description:
Seasoning
Company Announcement

Baron Spices, Inc. of St. Louis, MO is recalling 708 units of Blues Hog Sweet and Savory Seasoning, because it may contain undeclared Soy and Wheat allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Soy and Wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Blues Hog Sweet and Savory was distributed to MD, VA, DC, and DE through Giant Food Stores.

Product is in 6.25 oz plastic bottles with the label Blues Hog Sweet and Savory Seasoning with a lot number of 034-363 and 034-364.

No illnesses have been confirmed to date.

A supplier to Baron Spices, Inc sent a replacement ingredient and did not disclose that it included allergens. The replacement ingredient contained soy and wheat whereas the original product did not contain either allergen.

Consumers who have purchased Blues Hog Sweet and Savory Seasoning should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or dispose of the product.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-622-2190.

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Baron Spices, Inc.
1-800-622-2190

That was fast. I am happy they removed it.

This was the first I heard about it. But what a stupid name to choose.

Hallelujah.  That was awful.

Snacksafely ran a letter writing campaign and Playalinda has dropped the beer name from their line up.

QuoteAs we reported last week, the Playalinda Brewing Co made the uniquely dimwitted decision to market a beer they named "Epi Pen Peanut Butter Ale", an overt slap at everyone with food allergies.

https://snacksafely.com/2024/04/thanks-to-our-readers-brewery-issues-apology-and-removes-epi-pen-beer-from-lineup/?fbclid=IwAR207px9p_Gp0j_U0oiY0njWcE-i1abZzCt90sKLtwfVAtZMgJ1_Apmxhzo_aem_AeZ6wQk0xcNACkYXCGpOPDy-2qvncY-wfEywmCpy2ZJAXEcQVILqMBqwTVA6WByw4exsTHVjyNB1ZJY4ikB423V4

https://www.snodairyfree.com/en

It's a month full of new finds for me, after many of my usual staples have been discontinued over the past few years.

Today's find is top-10-free frozen desert. Only their pots of ice cream are safe as the bars and sandwiches are made in a different facility. The website clearly states which ones are top-10-free with the ingredient icons. I can only eat vanilla, caramel, and raspberry because the others have potato in the mix-ins. I hope I don't have trouble from potato traces. Fingers crossed.

https://yoggu.ca/

Yogurts made in BC, Canada that are top-10-free, loaded with probiotics, and made in a dedicated facility. I bought one of each flavour a month ago and only just tried the lick of a spoon today to test for a reaction. Allergy anxiety is tough. But these taste good. I was never a yogurt fan as a kid but it is good to have safe options.

Quote from: SilverLining on March 19, 2024, 07:38:55 PM
Anyone familiar with the ice cream company Marble Slab?

They started in USA and have expanded into Canada.

They claim some products free from peanut and tree nut (including trace amounts). Including ice cream cakes.

My husband's uncle owns the Marble Slab brand in Canada. Nothing there is truly safe for food allergies. Unless some locations have creamer machines for nut free flavours only, it would be similar to any other ice cream shoppe making nutty and non-nutty flavours on the same equipment.

I can ask my uncle-in-law for more specifics if needed but he definitely advised me not to eat there.

Abdallah Candies Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Almond in Abdallahs 8 oz. Sea Salt Almond Alligators

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/abdallah-candies-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-almond-abdallahs-8-oz-sea-salt-almond-alligators?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Summary

Company Announcement Date:
April 02, 2024
FDA Publish Date:
April 02, 2024
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Allergens
Reason for Announcement:
Undeclared almonds
Company Name:
Abdallah Candies
Brand Name:
Abdallah
Product Description:
Sea Salt Almond Alligators
Company Announcement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 2, 2024 – Abdallah Candies of Apple Valley, MN is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Abdallah Candies 8 oz. sea salt almond alligators. The products have a chocolate covered cherries label with code 0315 on the bottom of the box. The boxes do contain sea salt almond alligators but have an incorrect ingredient label.

Sea salt almond alligators contain almonds as an ingredient, which was not declared on the ingredient label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The product was distributed nationwide and sold in specialty retail stores, grocery stores, and other retail outlets. The recalled products were distributed from 03/01/2024 to 03/29/2024. Retail products are packaged in candy boxes with a label on the bottom of the box containing nutrition and ingredient information. The code 0315 is found in a box at the bottom center of the ingredient label. The company has not been notified of any illness associated with this product.

Consumers who purchased the product/code cited above are advised not to eat any product and should destroy or return the product to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions should call Abdallah Candies with their concerns. Monday through Friday 8am to 4:30 pm central time at 952-890-4770 or 800-348-7328.

No other products from this company are affected.

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Abdallah Candies
952-890-4770 or 800-348-7328