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APRIL 1, 2024

Shawnee Milling Company of Shawnee, Oklahoma is recalling 5 lb.Food Club brand All Purpose Flour with Best if Used by date 03/07/2025, because it may contain undeclared milk and egg. The recalled Food Club All Purpose Flour was distributed retail stores in Ohio and New York. The product comes in a 5 lb., See Example below.

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JANUARY 18, 2024

Kinjin Food Pvt. link] Kinjin Food Pvt Ltd, Maharashtra, India Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Wheat Traces in "Vandevi Asafoeitida Yellow Powder" Summary Company Announcement Date: January 10, 2024 FDA Publish Date: January 17, 2024 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: May contain undeclared wheat traces.

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JULY 1, 2024

of Weston, OH is recalling Sun Seed Vita Prima Hedgehog Food and Vitakraft Vita Smart Hedgehog Food because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Brand Name: Sunseed Vita Prima Product Description: Hedgehog Food Company Announcement Vitakraft Sun Seed Inc. Vitakraft Sun Seed Inc.

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DECEMBER 27, 2023

Tampa Bay Fisheries, Dover, FL, is recalling one lot of frozen Whole Foods Beer Battered Pollock Fillets after it was discovered that the label failed to declare soy on the label, thus an undeclared allergen. 2 LOTS OF 365 WHOLE FOODS MARKET “BEER BATTERED COD FILLET” (12OZ) CARTONS WITH UPC 9948248051, LOT# 32348201 AND BEST BY: 02/22/2025.

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AUGUST 30, 2024

The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory revealed that the sulfite containing product was distributed in packages that did not reveal the presence of sulfites. The UPC is 847938001385.

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APRIL 1, 2024

Tropicale Foods of Modesto, CA is voluntarily recalling 5,224 units of Helados Mexico Mini Cream Variety Pack with best by date of “MO Best By 10/11/2025”, because the mango bars in the variety pack have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. difficult to read BEST BY 10/XX/2025.]

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MAY 20, 2024

Production of the product has been suspended while FDA and the company continue their investigation as to the source of the problem. Palmer Candy was notified by its liquid coating supplier that there was a potential for contamination with salmonella from an ingredient that was potentially contaminated from one of their suppliers.

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JULY 1, 2024

Wildly Beloved Foods of Clinton, Washington is recalling approximately 30 packages of Orzo (vegan) Dried and 30 packages of Campanelle (vegan) Dried, 10 oz, due to potential mold growth contamination. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (360) 321-5000, Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm PT.

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DECEMBER 1, 2024

The recall only applies to units with the Julian code 327 and a Use By Date of Jan 5, 2025, which can be found printed on the side of the plastic egg carton. This recall is being done in cooperation with the FDA. No other products are impacted by this recall. To date there are no illness complaints.

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AUGUST 30, 2024

M&P Food Production Ltd. The recall was initiated during an FDA inspection where it was discovered that the products containing wheat, milk, and/or sesame were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of the specific allergens. Brand Name: M&P Food Productio. Brand Name: M&P Food Productio.

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APRIL 23, 2024

Products included in the recall include 750mL Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil with an individual package UPC of 8-5523200719-4, Case UPC of 108552320071910000 and a “Best When Used By” date of 19 Aug 2025 through 21 Aug 2025. No other sizes, formats or batches are affected by the packaging issue. We apologize for this inconvenience.

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JULY 1, 2024

The potential contamination of Salmonella was discovered through the State of New York Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Laboratory through routine testing. The company is recalling this product as FDA and Sunco and Frenchie LLC continue their investigation. Oak Foods LLC was the distributor. Costa Rica.

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OCTOBER 9, 2023

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on this recall. The co-manufacturer informed Orgain that the product was distributed with an undeclared sesame allergen and Orgain initiated the recall. Orgain is working closely with Costco and the U.S. Costco has notified its members who purchased the affected product between September 8th – 28th.

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APRIL 22, 2024

These concerns were provided to Sammy’s Milk in a meeting with FDA this week that identified representations on the Sammy’s Milk website and social media platforms that could be interpreted to indicate the product is safe for infants to consume. While Sammy’s Milk is specifically formulated for children between the ages of 12 and 36 months.

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AUGUST 12, 2024

Prime Foods Processing LLC of Brooklyn, NY is recalling 477 cases of 2 varieties of Egg Custard Steamed Buns because they may contain undeclared Sesame. The Prime Foods products being recalled are: Item #PD4180 Steam Buns with Egg Custard Added Lot Codes #24149, and #24150. Expiration on 10/2025.

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JUNE 18, 2024

The undeclared sulfites was discovered after sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of Sulfites in the Apricot Roll. The size of the product is 14 OZ, the expiration date is Dec 2025, the UPC code is 882475000279.

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JULY 12, 2024

AB World Foods US, Inc. To date, AB World Foods US, Inc. link] AB World Foods US, Inc. Brand Name: Al’Fez Product Description: Tahini Company Announcement July 12, 2024—AB World Foods US, Inc. Brand Name: Al’Fez Product Description: Tahini Company Announcement July 12, 2024—AB World Foods US, Inc. Eastern Time.

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AUGUST 12, 2024

paper cartons, Lot 041624L2 BBD 10/15/2025, UPC 0 36800 46964 8, because it contains undeclared cashew. paper cartons, Lot 041624L2 BBD 10/15/2025, UPC 0 36800 46964 8, because it contains undeclared cashew. This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration. Gelato & Desserts, Inc.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2024

No other Lot Codes, or any other Electric City Sweets products, are involved in this action. No illnesses have been reported to date.

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AUGUST 12, 2024

This issue came to light during an FDA inspection when inspectors 'identified discrepancies in the batch numbers slated for destruction'. Product Identification Statement: Brand Name: Bikano Product Name: Moong Dal Plain Size: 350g Best Used By Date: June 25, 2025 can be found on the bottom back side of the pack.

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JUNE 10, 2024

Crecelac Infant 0-12 with an expiration date of 08/2025 was manufactured at D.M. DATE Crecelac Infant 0-12 8 50042 40847 6 24 039 1 CHE 352-1 08/2025 The recalled product can be identified by the batch code on the bottom of the can. This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The recalled product codes LN0525453 Use By: 03/20/2025 and LN0525453 Use By: 05/20/2025 can be found printed on the lower-center region of the back of the bag. The recalled Hammond’s Dark Chocolate Filled Mini Waffle Cones are packaged in a 4-ounce stand-up, resealable bag, with UPC -6 91355 90513 5. See below photos for example.

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JULY 29, 2024

The company has ceased the importing and distribution of the product as the FDA and the company continue their investigation as to what caused the problem. On the back, you'll find information about the product's origin, a description, a QR code for recipes, the UPC 5304000333362, the Best Before date of 30/08/2025, and the Lot number LA02.

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MAY 29, 2024

According to the recent State of the Industry report by The Good Food Institute (GFI), the total global retail sales of plant-based meat and seafood slightly increased from USD$6.1B Meanwhile, according to the Good Food Institute, hybrid meat products are made with any alternative protein production platform. in 2022 to USD$6.4B

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AUGUST 26, 2024

Flagstone Foods, LLC., link] Flagstone Foods, LLC. Flagstone Foods, LLC., Flagstone Foods, LLC., Product Description UPC Lot Code Best By Date Emerald Kettle Glazed Walnuts 0 10300 80894 7 2EE06284 June 28 2025 *Lot code and Best By date can be found on the bottom right of the back panel of the package, near the barcode.

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AUGUST 25, 2023

Twin City Foods, Inc. Brands include Kroger and Food Lion. link] Twin City Foods, Inc., Brand Name: Food Lion, Kroger and more Product Description: Frozen sweet corn and mixed vegetables Company Announcement August 22, 2023, Twin City Foods, Inc. No other products have been affected. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time).

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JULY 1, 2024

Batch Code: FNDHI4C4 Expiration Date: 3/14/2025 (identified by a small, white rectangular sticker on the bottom of the box) The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing hazelnuts was distributed in Chocolate-Covered Cocoa Nibs packaging that did not reveal the presence of this allergen.

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OCTOBER 28, 2024

People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product The affected U-Bake Pie Crust, U-Bake Apple Pie, U-Bake Marionberry Pie, and U-Bake Chicken Pot Pie products have expiration dates between 02/01/2025 and 04/20/2025.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Food and Drug Administration. You can identify these products by reviewing the UPC and the best buy date on the product labels. While finished product testing has not identified contaminated product, we have initiated a voluntary recall to retrieve the potentially affected product. UPC was stated incorrectly in original release.

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MARCH 13, 2024

Oz Summary Company Announcement Date: March 12, 2024 FDA Publish Date: March 13, 2024 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Undeclared milk and coconut allergens Company Name: John B Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.

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OCTOBER 2, 2023

The product comes in a 2 oz wrapped chocolate bar marked with lot number 23194 on the back with an expiration date of 13/JAN/2025 stamped on the back. The recalled “Ginger Snap Milk Chocolate” bars were distributed locally to retail accounts in Humboldt Couty, via online/mail orders and through our factory store in Eureka, California.

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MARCH 8, 2024

A limited quantity of this product was distributed nationwide to consumers through Stonewall Kitchen’s retail stores, stonewallkitchen.com and through third-party wholesale customers such as specialty grocers, department stores, or gourmet food shops.

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JANUARY 1, 2024

Recalled product batches are ZL3FRW, ZL3FPE, ZL3FXJ, ZL3FQD, ZL3FMH, ZL3FHG with a UPC code of 300871239418 or 300871239456 and “Use By Date” of “1 Jan 2025” (Photo: Business Wire). The products have a UPC Code of 300871239418 or 300871239456 and “Use By Date” of “1 Jan 2025”. Food and Drug Administration. PARSIPPANY, N.J.--(BUSINESS

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AUGUST 28, 2023

Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Texas Tamale Black Bean Tamales Summary Company Announcement Date: August 25, 2023 FDA Publish Date: August 25, 2023 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Undeclared milk allergen Company Name: Texas Tamale Co. [link] Texas Tamale Co.

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MARCH 21, 2024

Much persuasion was needed before the beverage industry finally jumped on this bandwagon in its increasing move towards sustainability and requirement for circular packaging. Food safety established The concept of barrier technology isn’t new. After all, the smaller the container volume, the larger the surface area in relation to this.

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OCTOBER 23, 2023

and can be identified with “best if used by” dates ranging from May 9th, 2025, to October 12th, 2025, for frozen product, and May 27th, 2023, to October 30th, 2023, for refrigerated product. The recalled product, Greenhead Lobster Fresh Cooked Lobster Meat was sold frozen or refrigerated in packages ranging from 1 to 2 lbs.

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

The product was distributed to Walmart, Kroger, Harps, Edwards Food Giants, Hays, Mad Butchers, Cash Savers, Hometowns, Superlo, Shoppers Value, Town & Country Supermarket and G&W Foods retail stores in Arkansas, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas.

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