Undeclared allergen alerts
Key Questions
What products have been recalled recently for undeclared allergens?
Multiple items including Imperial-brand cookies, Fly By Jing noodles, Kettle Cuisine minestrone soup, Birch Benders pancake mix, SkinnyDipped chocolate almond bites, Starzer Meats bratwursts, and D'Dioses Fruit Popsicles were recalled for allergens such as milk, wheat, tree nuts, peanut, shrimp, egg, and soy. New recalls also cover George Howe sunflower seeds, Synear frozen dumplings, Wawa iced tea, Costco chicken sausages, and DiLuigi Smashables hamburger patties.
Which recalls involve undeclared peanut allergens?
Fly By Jing noodles were recalled for peanut cross-contact, while Synear frozen dumplings (35 tons) were recalled for undeclared peanut and distributed in CA, NJ, WA, and Canada. SkinnyDipped chocolate almond bites also faced a nationwide recall for undeclared peanut cross-contact.
Are there any Class I risk recalls in this alert?
Yes, Wawa iced tea/lemonade in five states and DiLuigi Smashables hamburger patties at Publix were classified as Class I risk due to undeclared milk. Pearl Milling Company pancake mix in Puerto Rico was also recalled as Class I for undeclared milk and soy.
What recall involves a botulism risk rather than allergens?
The FDA announced a recall of Vietnamese dried herring (cá khô) due to botulism risk from uneviscerated fish, distributed across 16 states with no illnesses reported. This stands apart from the allergen-focused recalls in the alert.
Have FDA warning letters been issued related to these issues?
The FDA issued warning letters to bakeries in NJ and CA for undeclared sesame in rolls, along with rodent signs and sanitation failures. This reinforces broader concerns about allergen labeling and hygiene compliance.
Which new recall affects a large quantity of sunflower seeds?
The George Howe Company recalled 13,000 lbs of sunflower seeds for undeclared cashews, sold in 23 states at retailers including Walmart and Giant Eagle. No illnesses have been reported from this recall.
Have any illnesses been linked to these undeclared allergen recalls?
No illnesses have been reported across the listed recalls, including those for SkinnyDipped chocolate, Synear dumplings, Costco sausages, and Vietnamese dried herring. Consumers are still advised to check lot codes and avoid affected products.
Where can consumers find details like lot codes for the recalled items?
Specific best-by dates, lot codes, and establishment numbers are available for products like SkinnyDipped bites, DiLuigi patties, and Second Nature Keto Crunch Smart Mix. Shoppers should verify against recall announcements from the FDA or USDA.
Multiple recalls for undeclared allergens: Imperial-brand cookies/nougat (CA Middle Eastern markets, milk/wheat/tree nut) – FDA stepped in; Fly By Jing noodles (peanut cross-contact); Kettle Cuisine minestrone soup (shrimp); Birch Benders pancake mix (egg); SkinnyDipped chocolate almond bites (Bazzini LLC) recalled nationwide for undeclared peanut cross-contact, no illnesses (lot codes and best-by dates available); Starzer Meats bratwursts (soy, WI); D'Dioses Fruit Popsicles (milk, tree nuts, synthetic dyes, 4 states: CT, NJ, NY, PA) – FDA inspection triggered, no illnesses. NEW: George Howe Company sunflower seeds (13,000 lbs, 23 states) recalled for undeclared cashews, sold at Walmart, Giant Eagle, others. NEW: Synear frozen dumplings (35 tons) recalled for undeclared peanut, distributed in CA, NJ, WA, and Canada, no illnesses. Specific best-by dates and establishment numbers available. NEW: Wawa iced tea/lemonade recalled in 5 states (NJ, PA, DE, MD, VA) for undeclared milk allergen, Class I risk. NEW: Costco chicken sausages recalled for undeclared pork (mislabeling), no illnesses reported. NEW: DiLuigi Smashables hamburger patties at Publix recalled for undeclared milk allergen (Class I risk); affected lots and use-by dates available; distribution in Southeast. NEW: FDA announced recall of Vietnamese dried herring (cá khô) due to botulism risk from uneviscerated fish; distributed in 16 states; no illnesses reported. NEW: Pearl Milling Company pancake mix recalled in Puerto Rico due to undeclared milk and soy (labeling error), Class I risk, no illnesses. NEW: Second Nature Brands recalls Keto Crunch Smart Mix due to undeclared allergens (UPC, best-by date available). NEW: Tako Wasabi products recalled due to undeclared fish. NEW: FDA warning letters to bakeries in NJ and CA for undeclared sesame in rolls, rodent signs, and sanitation failures – reinforces allergen and hygiene concerns. Monitor for further recalls.