According to Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network, Rich Products Corporation is recalling “Allen Bavarian Crème Filling” due to undeclared coconut, pecan, and milk. The product was distributed to foodservice distributors and in-store bakeries nationwide. The pail size is 3.5 gallons and weight is 31.0 lbs. with production codes 11870137F21, F-22, F-23, F-24, and F-25. Consumers with questions may call (800) 356-7094.
According to the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network: The Kroger Co. is recalling “Kroger Deluxe Chocolate Paradise Ice Cream” due to undeclared tree nuts. The product was sold in Kroger stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. It was also sold in Jay C, Food 4 Less, Hilander, Owen’s, Pay Less, and Scott’s stores in both Illinois and Indiana. The products are in 48-oz. containers with a “sell by” date of Jan 24, 2011 under the UPC Code 11110 50712. Consumers with questions may call (800) 632-6900.
From WalletPop.com: Midwest grocery chain Kroger has issued a recall of some of its ice cream because the labels do not disclose the presence of tree nuts, which can cause serious, even life-threatening problems for someone who is allergic. The ice cream was sold in 17 states. – Check out details here.
According to the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network, Arnold Foods Company, Inc., is recalling “Brownberry Whole Grains Bread 100% Whole Wheat” due to undeclared almonds, hazelnuts, and walnuts. The product was sold through retail stores and bakery thrift outlets in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. The product is in 1-lb., 8-oz. bags with green twist ties and a code date of “Oct 11.” Consumers may return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may call (800) 984-0989.
From RedOrbit (Dallas, TX): UK’s Food Standards Agency has announced that two ready meal products sold in Asda stores and smaller retailers do not have the correct allergen labeling. According to the agency, it has been informed that both the products contain nuts and ghee (milk) but the product’s allergen information only mentions the presence of seafood. – Click here for the alert. However, since the short piece doesn’t mention what kind of nuts (peanuts? treenuts?), I checked on another site and discovered that the offending ingredient is cashew nuts.
From the Sydney Morning Herald (Australia): I’m about three metres up, one foot on a ladder, the other foot on a bendy tree branch. There’s a fair wind blowing. I am holding a chainsaw. I have come here to prune some limbs, which I am hoping will belong to the tree. My neighbour is watching me from over the fence. His grandson has a nut allergy, and my pecan tree is dropping nuts over his fence. I can hardly refuse his request to chop it back. My delighted neighbour is shouting encouragement. — This piece may be about the writer’s comical decision-making and the trouble it gets him into, but I got something different from it. It’s heartwarming to know there are people out there willing to sacrifice something of their own to protect another’s child. And that wasn’t even the main point of the piece.
According to Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network, Bimbo Bakeries USA is recalling “Oroweat 100% Whole Wheat Bread” due to undeclared tree nuts. The product was sold through retail locations in Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. The product has red, blue, or tan closure tabs with a “best by” date of 9/22, 9/23, or 9/25. Consumers may return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may call (877) 224-7374.
According to the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc., is recalling “Chocolate Covered Almonds” due to undeclared peanuts and “Chocolate Double-Dipped Peanuts” due to undeclared almonds. These products were available at all Cracker Barrel Old Country Store locations in 41 states. These products were packaged in a clear, 5-oz. bag with a red-and-white diamond pattern on the label. Consumers may return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may call (800) 333-9566.
From Foster.com – North Berwick, Maine: “At the last Maine School Administrative District 60 Board meeting there were just three people in the audience. Two weeks later some 50 people — parents, students, school officials — crowded into the Noble High School library. People had to pull up extra chairs to sit in the back and a television crew was set up.” Read more here.
According to the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network, Bella Cucina is recalling “Death by Chocolate” cookies due to undeclared walnut. The cookies were distributed in retail stores and gift shops throughout the United States in California, Colorado, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Utah, and Virginia and in British Columbia, Canada. The cookies are packaged in a 6-oz. bag with a sleeve label and a UPC code of 19193 00020. The recalled cookies were made on June 14, 2007, or July 5, 2007, and have a three-month shelf life. Consumers should contact the company at (678) 539-8400 for a refund or replacement.
