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Summit Import Corporation Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Eggs in Bin Bin Snow Rice Cracker 5.3oz Pack and Bin Bin Rice Cracker 15.8oz Bulk Pack
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 9, 2012 -Summit Import Corp., at 100 Summit Place, Jersey City, New Jersey, is recalling Bin Bin Snow Rice Cracker 5.3oz Pack and Bin Bin Rice Cracker 15.8oz Bulk Pack because the affected products contain egg which are not declared on the label. Consumers who are allergic to eggs may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
The recalled Bin Bin Snow Rice Cracker, 5.3oz, UPC Code 8 852098700124 and Bin Bin Rice Cracker 15.8oz, Bulk Pack, UPC Code 8 8520098701510, both in plastic packaging, were distributed nationwide to Asian retail stores.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem in the United States.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered the cracker products were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of egg.
Consumers who are allergic to eggs and purchased Bin Bin Snow Rice Cracker 5.3oz and Bin Bin Rice Cracker 15.8oz Bulk Pack are urged to return them to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-888-8228, Ext. 132, Attention: Tony Lee, Monday – Friday from 10:00AM to 5:00PM (EST).
Source: USFDA
La Fiesta Food Products, Inc., Issues Allergy Alert due to Incorrect Ingredient Label on Dried Shredded Shrimp
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 8, 2011 – La Fiesta Food Products, Inc., is voluntarily recalling all Dried Shredded Shrimp products due to an error on the ingredients labels. The products contain sulfites and the new labels will be updated accordingly. Certain consumers having severe sensitivity or allergies to sulfite run the risk of allergic reactions if they consume this product.
Additionally, La Fiesta Food Products, Inc., is voluntarily recalling Dried Shredded Shrimp products sold under the label Mi Pueblo.
Dried Shredded Shrimp are sold in the following packages:
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UPC
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Product
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Oz
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La Fiesta Brand
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32327-00150
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Shredded Shrimp (Camaron Molido)
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1 7/8
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32327-00181
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Shredded Shrimp
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3
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32327-00250
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Shredded Shrimp (Camaron Molido)
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6
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32327-00420
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Camarón Molido (Shredded Shrimp)
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8
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Mi Pueblo Brand
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00000-10507
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Camaron Molido (Shredded Shrimp)
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1 3/4
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00000-10509
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Camaron Molido
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2 1/2
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00000-10705
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Camaron Molido
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6 1/4
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01660-07002
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Camarón Seco Molido
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8
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The voluntary recall was initiated after sampling and lab analysis revealed the presence of sulfites in Dried Shredded Shrimp; the allergen warning was not printed on the labels. The new labels will state “Allergen Information: Contains Sulfites.”
No illnesses have been reported to date. As a precautionary and voluntary measure, consumers allergic to sulfites are urged to return these products to the place of purchase for a full refund.
La Fiesta Foods, Inc., has been in business since 1954. La Fiesta maintains strict quality controls on all its products. Customers can continue to expect the highest quality products from La Fiesta, as they have for the last 57 years.
Source: USFDA
Organic Food Bar, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Chocolatey Chocolate Chip Raw Organic Food Bars
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 15, 2011- Organic Food Bar, Inc. of Fullerton, CA is recalling the specific listed lots of Chocolatey Chocolate Chip RAW Organic Food Bars listed below, because they may contain undeclared peanut proteins. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these lots of products mentioned below.
RAW Organic Food Bar Chocolatey Chocolate Chip was distributed nationally in USA and Canada. The product reached consumers through retail stores, mail order, direct delivery etc. The affected products listed below were shipped in 12 pack cartons to each outlet or direct to consumers.
| Lot #3071210, exp. 12 Jul 2011 | UPC 873521000220 | RAW Organic Food Bar Chocolatey Chocolate Chip |
| Lot #2071210, exp. 12 Jul 2011 | UPC 873521000220 | RAW Organic Food Bar Chocolatey Chocolate Chip |
| Lot # 02081610, exp. 08/11 | UPC 873521000220 | RAW Organic Food Bar Chocolatey Chocolate Chip |
| Lot #01081610, exp. 08/11 | UPC 873521000220 | RAW Organic Food Bar Chocolatey Chocolate Chip |
| Lot #04092710 exp. 27 Sep 2011 | UPC 873521000220 | RAW Organic Food Bar Chocolatey Chocolate Chip |
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product contained peanut allergen through cross contamination of raw materials. The firm is investigating if the affected products contained peanut allergen through cross contamination of raw materials by one of our vendors since at the time we were a peanut free facility. We have since changed our suspected vendor of cashew butter and our new vendor has dedicated cashew line and claims no chance of cross contamination.
Consumers who have purchased RAW Organic Food Bar Chocolatey Chocolate Chip with the lot # and exp dates mentioned above are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may also contact the company at 1 800 246 4685, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm PST.
Source: USFDA