Well, today was interesting. 

We have an allergist who rents space in our office and is there 2 days/week.  It was lucky she was there today, because my coworker, who is allergic to pineapple, dug into a piece of carrot cake someone brought in dor her birthday today and had a reaction.  She avoided going to the hospital because she was being monitored by an allergist, a PCP, and a nephrologist.  She did not have an Epipen, so the allergist gave her Epi and followed up later with steroids, just in case. 

Feel Good Foods Issues Voluntary Recall of Gluten-Free Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Bagels

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/feel-good-foods-issues-voluntary-recall-gluten-free-cream-cheese-stuffed-mini-bagels?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Summary

Company Announcement Date:
April 12, 2024
FDA Publish Date:
April 12, 2024
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:
Potential or Undeclared Allergen - Gluten
Company Name:
Feel Good Foods
Brand Name:
Feel Good Foods
Product Description:
Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Bagels
Company Announcement

New York, New York (April 12, 2024) Feel Good Foods is voluntarily recalling its Gluten-Free Plain and Everything flavored Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Bagels. The products may contain undeclared gluten that may be present due to cross-contamination. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to gluten run the risk of serious allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The Gluten-Free Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Bagels are distributed nationwide through national retailers. The recalled product can be found in the frozen section.

The recalled Cream Cheese Stuffed Plain Mini Bagels with UPC 89903900283 and Cream Cheese Stuffed Everything Mini Bagels with UPC 89903900286 are packaged in cardboard cartons labeled with ‘Feel Good Foods’ on the front panel and the bagel flavor listed below. The recall includes all Best By dates, ranging from 5/29/24 to 9/17/25 which is on the bottom of carton. Please see photos of carton labeling as product may contain two styles of labeling due to package re-design.

These products should be disposed of by those who have an allergy to or sensitivity to wheat or gluten. No other Feel Good Foods products are affected.

The recall was initiated after the company received one (1) consumer report of an adverse reaction to gluten. As a result of this incident, Feel Good Foods is immediately recalling the product and is implementing measures to prevent reoccurrence.

Impacted consumers should stop consuming the product and may visit their retailer for a full refund or dispose of the products. For those who have additional questions, please contact Feel Good Foods’ Customer Care Center via email at customer-service@feelgf.com or via phone at 1-800-638-8949. Feel Good Foods’ hours of operation are from 9:00AM to 5:00PM EST every day.

The brand’s number one priority is the health and wellbeing of its valued customers and product testing is frequently conducted as per the company’s stringent quality and safety protocols.

“Once we were made aware of trace amounts of gluten cross-contamination to Feel Good Foods’ Gluten-Free Plain and Everything flavored Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Bagels, we contacted the FDA and took swift action to voluntarily recall the impacted product,” said Vanessa Phillips, founder of Feel Good Foods. “As a founder who is personally affected by celiac disease, ensuring the integrity and safety of our gluten-free products is of the utmost importance. We take the health and safety of our consumers extremely seriously.”

For media contact or comment, please contact Konnect Agency at fgf@konnectagency.com.

This voluntary recall is being conducted with the knowledge of and in cooperation with the US Food and Drug Administration.

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Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Good Foods’ Customer Care Center
 1-800-638-8949
 customer-service@feelgf.com
Media:
Konnect Agency
 fgf@konnectagency.com

Oregon Spice Company Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sesame in Johnny’s Parmesan Garlic Seasoning

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/oregon-spice-company-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-sesame-johnnys-parmesan-garlic-seasoning?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Summary

Company Announcement Date:
April 10, 2024
FDA Publish Date:
April 10, 2024
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Allergens
Reason for Announcement:
Undeclared Sesame
Company Name:
Oregon Spice Company
Brand Name:
Johnny’s
Product Description:
Parmesan Garlic Seasoning
Company Announcement

April 10, 2024, Oregon Spice Company, Portland, OR is recalling Johnny’s Parmesan Garlic Seasoning 5oz because it may contain undeclared sesame. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sesame run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

The product was distributed in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, Utah, Wyoming, and Alaska to Fred Meyer, QFC, Albertson’s and Safeway stores, as well as Amazon.com and online orders placed through http://www.johnnysfinefoods.com/External Link Disclaimer.

The product is in a plastic spice bottle with a green cap and is labeled as Johnny’s Parmesan Garlic 5 oz., ink jet on bottom of bottle BB 04MAR26 0644 19:48 to 21:41

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered by a Distributor that product containing sesame was labeled in packaging that did not reveal the presence of sesame.

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Customers with a sesame allergy or sensitivity who have purchased the affected product should not consume the product and dispose of it or return it to their place of purchase for a full refund.

Media contact: David Estes 503.238.0664

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 503.238.0664 customerservice@oregonspice.com from 8am-4:30pm PST, Monday-Friday.

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
 503.238.0664
 customerservice@oregonspice.com
Media:
David Estes
 503.238.0664

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

That was fast. I am happy they removed it.