Recalls

Product was distributed nationwide in retail stores. 
This product is packaged in 7 oz (100g) clear plastic containers with UPC 816710-024461 located on the left side of the container.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
The recall was initiated after routine sampling by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets found sulfites in the product which was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of sulfites. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the supplier’s labeling processes.
Consumers who have purchased the product are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 215-456-1883 Monday to Friday 8AM to 5PM EST.
 

• Restaurants and food retailers in California that have recently purchased oysters harvested in Baja California, Mexico from Acuacultura Integral De Baja California SA de CV - MX 4 SS harvested on 12/15/2023, 12/16/2023, 12/19/2023, 12/23/2023, or 12/29/2023.
• Consumers in California who have recently purchased oysters harvested in Baja California, Mexico from Acuacultura Integral De Baja California SA de CV - MX 4 SS harvested on 12/15/2023, 12/16/2023, 12/19/2023, 12/23/2023, or 12/29/2023.  

Product

• Certain oysters from Baja California, Mexico from Acuacultura Integral De Baja California SA de CV - MX 4 SS from harvest area Laguna Manuela, B.C., Mexico harvested on 12/15/2023, 12/16/2023, or 12/23/2023 or Laguna De Guerrero Negro, B.C., Mexico, harvested on 12/15/2023, 12/16/2023, 12/19/2023, or 12/29/2023. The oysters were distributed to restaurants and retailers in California and may have been distributed to other states as well. 

The following product tags are provided to be representative of labeling that would accompany the implicated oysters and could include the various harvest dates as identified in this safety alert.

Purpose

The FDA is advising restaurants and food retailers not to serve or sell and to dispose of and consumers not to eat oysters from Baja California, Mexico from Acuacultura Integral De Baja California SA de CV  - MX 4 SS from harvest area Laguna Manuela, B.C., Mexico, harvested on 12/15/2023, 12/16/2023, or 12/23/2023 or Laguna De Guerrero Negro, B.C., Mexico, harvested on 12/15/2023, 12/16/2023, 12/19/2023 or 12/29/2023 and shipped to distributors in California because they may be contaminated with norovirus.

Oysters contaminated with norovirus can cause illness if eaten, and potentially severe illness in people with compromised immune systems. Food containing norovirus may look, smell, and taste normal. Consumers of these products who are experiencing symptoms of illness should contact their healthcare provider and report their symptoms to their local Health Department. Diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, and fever may be associated with gastroenteritis infections caused by this organism.

Symptoms of Norovirus

People of all ages can get infected and sick with norovirus. The most common symptoms of norovirus are diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and stomach pain. Other symptoms include fever, headache, and body ache.

A person usually develops symptoms 12 to 48 hours after being exposed to norovirus. Most people with norovirus illness get better within 1 to 3 days.

If you have norovirus illness, you can feel extremely ill, and vomit or have diarrhea many times a day. This can lead to dehydration, especially in young children, older adults, and people with other illnesses. Symptoms of dehydration include decrease in urination, dry mouth and throat, and feeling dizzy when standing up. Children who are dehydrated may cry with few or no tears and be unusually sleepy or fussy.

If you think you or someone you are caring for is severely dehydrated, call your healthcare provider.

Summary of Problem and Scope

On 1/16/2024, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) notified the FDA of an outbreak of norovirus that has been linked to consumption of oysters harvested in Baja California, Mexico from Acuacultura Integral De Baja California SA de CV - MX 4 SS from harvest area Laguna Manuela, B.C., Mexico on 12/15/2023, 12/16/2023, or 12/23/2023 or Laguna De Guerrero Negro, B.C., Mexico, harvested on 12/15/2023, 12/16/2023, 12/19/2023 or 12/29/2023. 

As of 1/17/2024, CDPH has reported cases of norovirus illness in Los Angeles County and other counties that have been linked to consumption of oysters tracing back to specific harvest areas in Mexico. An investigation is ongoing and the number of illnesses is being tracked.

FDA Actions

The FDA is issuing this alert advising restaurants and food retailers not to serve or sell and consumers not to eat oysters from Acuacultura Integral De Baja California SA de CV  - MX 4 SS from harvest area Laguna Manuela, B.C., Mexico, harvested on 12/15/2023, 12/16/2023, or 12/23/2023, or Laguna De Guerrero Negro, B.C., Mexico, harvested on 12/15/2023, 12/16/2023, 12/19/2023, or 12/29/2023 due to potential norovirus contamination. The FDA is awaiting further information on distribution of the oysters harvested and will continue to monitor the investigation and provide assistance to state authorities as needed. As new information becomes available, the FDA will update the safety alert.

Recommendations for Restaurants and Retailers

Restaurants and retailers should not serve or sell the potentially contaminated oysters. Restaurants and retailers should dispose of any products by throwing them in the garbage or contacting their distributor to coordinate return or destruction.

Restaurants and retailers should also be aware that shellfish may be a source of pathogens and should control the potential for cross-contamination of food processing equipment and the food processing environment. They should follow the steps below:

• Wash hands with warm water and soap following the cleaning and sanitation process.
• Retailers, restaurants, and other food service operators who have processed and packaged any potentially contaminated products need to be concerned about cross-contamination of cutting surfaces and utensils through contact with the potentially contaminated products.
• Retailers that have sold bulk product should clean and sanitize the containers used to hold the product.
• Regular frequent cleaning and sanitizing of food contact surfaces and utensils used in food preparation may help to minimize the likelihood of cross-contamination.

Recommendations for Consumers

Consumers should not eat the potentially contaminated oysters. Consumers who have symptoms should contact their health care provider to report their symptoms and receive care. 

To report a complaint or adverse event (illness or serious allergic reaction), you can:

• Call an FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator if you wish to speak directly to a person about your problem.
• Complete an electronic Voluntary MedWatch form online.
• Complete a paper Voluntary MedWatch form that can be mailed to FDA.

Visit CFSAN’s Food & Cosmetic Information Center (FCIC) for additional consumer and industry assistance.

Additional Information

• Notice of Illness Outbreaks, Shellfish Closures, Reopenings, & Recalls - ISSC
• Norovirus | CDC
• The Symptoms of Norovirus | CDC
• Preventing Norovirus | CDC

Handwashing: A Healthy Habit in the Kitchen

The recalled “Lian Sheng Dried Plum” were distributed nationwide in retail stores. The product is packaged in a 5.8oz (165g), clear plastic bottle marked with an expiration date of 11/13/2023 stamped on the side. The product UPC code is 6928580581396.
No illnesses or allergic reactions involving this product have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after routine sampling by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of sulfites in the 5.8oz (165g) packages of Dried Plum which were not declared on the label. The consumption of 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving could occur in certain sulfite sensitive individuals upon ingesting 10 milligrams or more of sulfites. Analysis of the Dried Tangerine Plum revealed they contained 21.91 milligrams per serving.
Consumers who have purchased 5.6oz (165g) packages of “Lian Sheng Dried Plum” are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 718-308-1177.
“Lian Sheng Dried Tangerine Plum” Press Release
 

Deluxe Nut Mix was distributed to wholesalers and retail customers nationwide between the weeks of August 21st, 2023 through January 10th, 2024. The product(s) were available for purchase on the company website at www.WhitleysPeanut.com, through mail-order catalogue, and in select US retail stores.

The recall of this product was initiated after the Quality Assurance Department became aware of a limited number of 10.5oz Whit’s Party Mix tins labeled with 12oz Deluxe Nut Mix labels. The depth of the recall has been expanded to include the previous production date through the time in which the company became aware of the issue. While both products contain almonds, Whit’s Party Mix also includes peanuts, milk, soy, wheat, and sesame which are not listed in the “Contains” statement of the Deluxe Nut Mix label.

Recalled product can be easily identified by checking the manufacturing code on the bottom of the tin. Only 12oz Deluxe Nut Mix labeled tins bearing the code dates below are affected.

The company has received no reports of illness or injury to date.

Customers who may have purchased or received this product are advised to inspect any Deluxe Nut Mix 12oz tins for the lot codes above, and discontinue use immediately if found to be affected. Consumers may contact Customer Service for a refund, and safely dispose of any mislabeled tins. If a consumer experiences an allergic reaction, they are urged to seek medical attention right away. For questions, please contact CustomerCare@WhitleysPeanut.com, or call 1-800-470-2244 Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5PM Eastern Time.

This recall is being executed with the knowledge of the US Food and Drug Administration

The product details including batch number, package size with expiry date is mentioned in the table below. The product is packed a yellow plastic bottle with a pale blue label with UPC 50g-8906044469013, 100g-8906044469020, 200g-8906044469037, 500g-8906044469044, 1kg-8906044469051. You will find the information of batch number, quantity and expiry date on the product label.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the product was being manufactured at a plant which also processed wheat products and therefore, there may be a possibility that the product may contain undeclared traces of wheat and the packaging did not mention the presence of traces of wheat as per the declaration required under labelling requirements of FSMA. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused due to misunderstanding of the precautionary labelling done on the product however not as per the labelling requirement of FSMA.

Export and distribution of the product in the USA has been suspended until FDA and the company are certain that the problem has been corrected.

Consumers who have purchased packages of "Asafoetida " Vandevi Yellow powder are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at operations@kinjinfood.com +919819003276 (Mr. Hiren Thakkar)

Time: - 12 a.m. EDT to 7 a.m. EDT.
Annexure Name 
Product name: - Vandevi Asafoetida Yellow Powder

Aged Cotija Mexican Grating Cheese (8oz) was distributed nationwide through distributors.

The product comes in a small 8oz. “puck” shape wrapped in clear plastic marked with red and black lettering on the botom noted as “Cotija, made with Grade A Milk” along with an ingredient description. Nutritional facts are noted in black below the ingredient description. The top shows “Cotija Aged Mexican Grating Cheese” with orange background. Batch number is identified on the outer edge of the clear plastic with “SELL BY 05/12/24 BATCH 4DW-23318” in black lettering.

To date, no confirmed illnesses related to this product have been reported.

The recall was a result of a routine sampling program by the Hawaii State Department of Health’s Food and Drug Branch on Wednesday, January 3rd which revealed that the finished product contained the bacteria. Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. has ceased the produc􀆟on and distribution of the product as the FDA and Rizo Lopez Foods continue their investigation as to what caused the issue.

Consumers who have purchased Aged Cotija Mexican Grating Cheese (8oz). are urged to quarantine the product and destroy it. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-626-5587, Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm Pacific Standard Time.

Konjac and its consequent texture and consistency could pose a choking hazard to small children as well as adults with functional and/or anatomic abnormalities.

The recalled Jelly bars were distributed to retailers Nationwide.

The jelly bars are individually packed in small handbags and small backpacks. Below are the products being recalled:

The recall was initiated after New York State Agriculture Department of Agriculture and Markets collected a sample of the jelly containing Konjac. Based upon the products containing the ingredient konjac and the dimensions, FDA has determined that the products present a choking hazard.

No incidents of consumers choking have been reported to date.

Consumers who have purchased these products should return them to the store of purchase for a refund. Consumers who may have questions or concerns should contact U.S. Trading Company at 510- 781-1818 Monday thru Friday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm PST

The recalled product was distributed nationwide in retail stores. There was no online sales.

The recalled Fat Choy Kee Dried Longan is packaged in a 5 ounce, clear plastic package marked with item no.: 61915 on the label with an expiration date of 12/31/2024 stamped on the back. The product UPC code is 89091-99846.

No illnesses or allergic reactions involving this product have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after routine sampling by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of sulfites in the 5 ounce packages of Dried Longan which were not declared on the label. Analysis of the Dried Longan revealed they contained 22.21 milligrams per serving.

Consumers who have purchased 5 ounce packages of Dried Longan are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 646-533-2162, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm EST.

This recall only impacts Publix Deli Carolina-Style Mustard BBQ Sauce with the use by date of April 08, 2024. This product was sold at Publix stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.

The product details are as follows:

To date, there have been no reported cases of illness.

If consumers have a product affected by this recall, they are advised to discard it immediately or return the product to their local store for a full refund. Consumers who have additional questions should call Ventura Foods Customer Relations at (888) 500-0086 Monday through Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm CT.

Publix Super Markets have removed all affected products from its shelves. No other Ventura Foods products are affected by this recall.