Cuisine Innovations Unlimited, LLC of 180 Lehigh Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, is voluntarily recalling its Earth Grown Vegan Traditional Falafel and Garlic & Herb Falafel Distributed & Sold Exclusively by Aldi, Batavia, IL due to the possible presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli.
Shiga-toxin-producing E. coli is an organism that can cause foodborne illness in a person who eats a food item contaminated with it. Symptoms of infection may include stomach cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting. The illness primarily impacts elderly individuals, children, and people with weakened immune systems. Most healthy adults and children rarely become seriously ill.
The voluntarily recalled Earth Grown Vegan Traditional Falafel And Garlic & Herb Falafel Distributed & Sold Exclusively by Aldi, Batavia, IL were distributed in ALDI retail stores in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
The product comes in a bag in a box marked with any of the following Lot numbers: 1472, 1481, 1531, 1532, 1541, 1552, 1561, 1581, 1601, 1611, 1612, 1661, 1682, 1732, 1752, 1762, 1782, 1802, and 1812, and would have been shipped to stores after June 24, 2021. The lot number can be found in the “Best if used by” area on the outside flap of the box. There has been no further production of this product.
There have been 20 reported cases in six (6) states (FL, IA, KS, MI, OH and WI) with onset dates reported between July 24, 2022 and September 19, 2022 with 5 hospitalization and no deaths.
Consumers who have purchased Earth Grown Vegan Traditional Falafel and Garlic & Herb Falafel Distributed & Sold Exclusively by Aldi, Batavia, IL with any of the above lot numbers after June 24, 2021, are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time at 1-201-439-1036, Ext. 26.
Flowers Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Tastykake® and Mrs. Freshley’s® glazed pies due to undeclared soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
The products being recalled were distributed from Sept. 26, 2022 through Oct. 6, 2022 to retail and vending customers throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The packages have either an “Enjoy By” date of 10/28/2022 through 11/07/2022 and/or product codes 307 2263 through 307 2274 printed on the front of the packages. The UPC codes are printed on the back of the packages.
The recall was initiated after discovering that certain pies were made with an ingredient containing soy, which is not listed on the product label. No related illnesses or incidents have been reported to date.
Following is information about the products involved in the recall. People allergic to soy should not consume products if the “Enjoy By” dates, UPC and/or Product Codes below are printed on the package.
| PRODUCT DESCRIPTION | UPC # | “ENJOY BY” DATES | – or- PRODUCT CODES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Freshley’s Apple Fruit Pie | 0-72250-00817-4 0-72250-07393-6 |
Oct. 28, Oct. 31, Nov. 4, and Nov. 7 |
307 2263 through 307 2274 |
|
Mrs. Freshley’s Cherry Fruit Pie |
0-72250-00815-0 |
Oct. 28, Oct. 31, Nov. 4, and Nov. 7 |
307 2263 through 307 2274 |
| Tastykake Glazed Apple Pie | 0-25600-00972-7 | Oct. 28, Oct. 31, Nov. 4, and Nov. 7 |
307 2263 through 307 2274 |
| Tastykake Glazed Caramel Apple Pie | 0-25600-08618-6 | Oct. 28, Oct. 31, Nov. 4, and Nov. 7 |
307 2263 through 307 2274 |
| Tastykake Glazed Cherry Pie | 0-25600-00969-7 | Oct. 28, Oct. 31, Nov. 4, and Nov. 7 |
307 2263 through 307 2274 |
| Tastykake Glazed Lemon Flavored Pie | 0-25600-00967-3 | Oct. 28, Oct. 31, Nov. 4, and Nov. 7 |
307 2263 through 307 2274 |
| Tastykake Variety Glazed Pie Shipper – contains: – Tastykake Glazed Apple Pie – Tastykake Glazed Cherry Pie – Tastykake Glazed Lemon Flavored Pie |
0-72250-00817-4 0-25600-00969-7 0-25600-00967-3 |
Oct. 28, Oct. 31, Nov. 4, and Nov. 7 |
307 2263 through 307 2274 |
Affected product should be discarded or may be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may call Flowers’ Consumer Relations Center at 1-866-245-8921. The center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Consumers also may contact the center via e-mail by visiting www.flowersfoods.com/contact/consumers.
Lipari Foods has issued a voluntary recall of specific lots of sesame sticks mix and roasted and salted sunflower meat tub products packaged by sister company JLM due to an undeclared cashew (tree nut) allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to cashews run the risk of a serious or life- threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
The products were distributed to retail stores throughout Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Tennessee, Wisconsin, and West Virginia.
Products were distributed as generic product without branding.
The affected products can be identified by:
| Brand | Product | Lipari Product # | Size | Lot Code | Best By Date | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JLM TUB | SESAME STICKS MIX | 368268 | 11 oz. | 08202209B 13202209B |
03/07/23 03/12/23 |
094776081646 |
| JLM TUB | SUNFLOWER MEAT ROASTED/SALTED |
210903 | 10 oz. | 09202209B 12202209B |
03/08/23 03/11/23 |
760208118135 |
There are no reported illnesses in connection with these products to date.
This was brought to our attention by our sister company, JLM after they discovered cashews (tree nuts) in the bulk Oil Roasted and Salted Sunflower Seeds product from their bulk supplier, Shah Trading Co. The bulk product was used to package the Sesame Sticks Mix and Roasted/Salted Sunflower Meat Tub products. Lipari Foods non-branded products are being recalled as they may contain an undeclared allergen. We are working closely with the FDA to ensure that all potentially impacted product has been pulled from commerce.
Consumers who have purchased this recalled product should not consume it. They should return it to the point of purchase. Consumers with questions should call Customer Service at 800-729-3354, 8:15 am – 4:30 pm, EST, Monday through Friday.
