2013

Southwest Salads that were only sold at Trader Joe’s retailers in California and five other states are being recalled because of a possible undeclared allergen hazard.  The recall was initiated by the Fontana, California-based World Class Distribution after the wrong label was identified on the bottom of a sample of the affected lot.  The false… read more

In recent weeks, we’ve discussed some of the ways that parents can help keep their children’s Halloween as safe as possible, and one of the chief ways to do that is to not create any hazards with a costume choice.  Stressing visibility and comfort can go a long way toward eliminating some of the dangers… read more

30 ounce versions of KCB Pista Khatie available in California are being recalled by the Linden, New Jersey-based Kashmir Crown Baking because of a potential undeclared allergen hazard posed (an additional 13 ounce version of the product sold in Ontario is also being recalled).  An analysis by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency uncovered eggs in… read more

An undeclared allergen hazard has prompted the recall of Honey Roasted Peanut gift boxes by Yoder’s Country Market.  These 11 ounce items, which will bear markings indicating that they were distributed by Dutch Valley Food Distributors, could have wheat and milk without the label stating as much.  This could cause persons allergic to those substances… read more

White Fudge Coated Animal Cookies under the Market Pantry brand are being recalled by the D.F. Stauffer Biscuit Company because of a potential undeclared allergen risk.  These 44 ounce products were available from Target stores across the country and have Best By dates ranging from April 29 to June 4 of 2014.  The items, which… read more

Five types of angel food cake are being recalled by Safeway because of an undeclared allergen hazard associated with the items.  The recall affects Angel Food Cake, Angel Food Cake Fruit Topped, Cake Angle Food Loaf, Holiday Decorated Angel Food Cake, and four counts of Angel Food Cups.  Each product would have been sold around… read more

An undeclared allergen risk has prompted the recall of frozen Pork and Leek Dumpling appetizers under the P.F. Chang’s Home Menu brand.  The recall was initiated by the Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey-based Unilever once it was discovered following a complaint from a customer that the products could have fish and shrimp without the label stating… read more

Two products are being recalled by the Alameda, California-based Semifreddi’s due to a potential undeclared allergen risk posed.  The recall affects various packages of Chocolate Dipped Almond Biscotti and Almond Biscotti, which each contain soy and milk.  Unfortunately, the labels on the products fail to note the presence of these ingredients, and thus persons allergic… read more

16 ounce versions of Blueberry Loaf Cake and 14 ounce versions of Blueberry Muffins are being recalled by the Bubbles Baking Company due to a potential undeclared allergen hazard.  The recall pertains to 9,229 cases of the products available only in Arizona and California from Smart & Final Stores. The label fails to reveal to… read more

The Santa Fe Springs, California-based Premier Foods has announced the recall of four different products under the Williams-Sonoma brand due to the potential presence of an undeclared allergen.  Depending on the product in question, the labels could fail to declare the presence of soy, milk, wheat, or some combination of those ingredients.  The recall affects… read more

The Minneapolis, Minnesota-based American Importing Company has announced the recall of Amport Milk Chocolate Raisins due to concerns about a potential label mixup.  There is a chance that packages from lot 078X344 contain Milk Chocolate Peanuts, and as a result, persons allergic to nuts would not necessarily be warned of their presence as an ingredient. … read more

The threat of an undeclared allergen has prompted the recall of Dark Chocolate-Covered fruit collection boxes by the Mount Arlington, New Jersey-based Dove Chocolate Discoveries.  While not available from retailers, the potentially at-risk items were given to persons across the United States in a home party setting.  A consumer report related the fact that an… read more