On February 15, 2013, the DeCoty Coffee Company of San Angelo, Texas announced that it was recalling its 1.25 pound and 5.75 pound DeCoty Taco Seasoning products. Prompting this recall are labeling concerns, specifically that the products contain an undeclared ingredient, soy, and people who have allergies or sensitivity to soy may run the risk …
Tag Archive: Recalls
Dec 05
FDA Actions Highlight New Authority under FSMA
On November 26, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) suspended the food facility registration of Sunland, Inc., a New Mexico-based peanut butter plant. Sunland, Inc. has been in the headlines throughout much of 2012 due to a number of recalls spurred after Salmonella was discovered in the Company’s peanut processing facility. More information …
Nov 13
Jimmy Dean Initiates Recall for Failure to Declare Allergens
On November 10, 2012, Jimmy Dean issued a Press Release, explaining how the Company is initiating a voluntary recall of certain of its products due to a labeling error that resulted in undeclared allergens. In particular, the Company is recalling certain lots of its French Toast & Sausage Sandwich breakfast products because the labels of …
May 20
FDA Notifies Consumers of Supplement Recall after Discovery of Undeclared Drug Ingredients
On May 18, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) published a press release announcing the voluntary recall of certain dietary supplements marketed as male enhancements. West Coast Nutritionals, Ltd., the firm responsible for the supplements, initiated the recall after an FDA laboratory analysis uncovered the presence of undeclared Tadalafil in an assortment of …
May 14
FDA and FAAN Aim to Educate Public during Food Allergy Awareness Week
This week (May 13 – May 19, 2012) is recognized as Food Allergy Awareness Week (“FAAW”). FAAW was created by the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (“FAAN”), a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting awareness food allergies and those who suffer from them. An annual event since 1998, FAAW began at a time when companies were …
May 11
FDA Warns of Recall Due to Undeclared Milk Derivatives in Several Beverage Products
On May 10, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) posted a press release on its website notifying consumers of a recent recall of various fruit beverages. Jonlly Fruits Inc., the manufacturer of the beverages, opted to initiate the voluntary recall of the affected products after labeling deficiencies were uncovered during the FDA’s inspection …
May 08
More Recalls of Pet Food in Wake of Salmonella Detection
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) has announced the recall of additional pet food due to the detection of Salmonella. According to the FDA, WellPet LLC initiated the voluntary recall as a result of the bacteria being found in facility where the dog food is manufactured. While the Company notes that all dog food …