July 2023 – 7/17 – 7/21 – 9 Recalls (6 FDA, 3 USDA)

July 2023 – 7/17 – 7/21 – 9 Recalls (6 FDA, 3 USDA)

July 2023 – 7/17 – 7/21 – 9 Recalls (6 FDA, 3 USDA) Below are the reported recalls for the third week of July, with Undeclared Allergens being the top reason. There are many areas to investigate to prevent these types of failures in your...

July 2023 – 7/1/23 – 7/8/23 – 4 Recalls (3 FDA, 1 USDA)

July 2023 – 7/1/23 – 7/8/23 – 4 Recalls (3 FDA, 1 USDA)

July Recalls Here is a list of reported recalls during the first week of July. As you go through our operation, look for areas of opportunity that would prevent the introduction of undeclared ingredients from being added to your products. For...

Recall Review Mondelēz Global LLC Conducts Voluntary Recall Due to Undeclared Peanut Allergen

Recall Review Mondelēz Global LLC Conducts Voluntary Recall Due to Undeclared Peanut Allergen

Recall Review July 3, 2023 Mondelēz Global LLC Conducts Voluntary Recall of Two Varieties of belVita Breakfast Sandwich Products Sold in the United States Due to Undeclared Peanut Allergen When a company announces a recall, market withdrawal, or...

June 2023 – Recall Month in Review – 28 Total

June 2023 – Recall Month in Review – 28 Total

During June, there were a total of 28 recalls listed, 19 under the FDA and 9 under the USDA. There are some distinctive trends and focus areas, such as Microbiological Contamination, Undeclared Allergens / Packaging, and Improper Inspection. As...

Recall Review Scenic Fruit Company

Recall Review Scenic Fruit Company

Recall Review June 23, 2023 Scenic Fruit Company Recalls Organic Pineapple Because of Possible Health Risk Company Announcement June 22, 2023, Scenic Fruit Company of Gresham, Oregon is recalling frozen organic pineapple and frozen fruit blends...

Recall Week in Review

Recall Week in Review

Each week I will provide a weekly recap of recalls that have affected the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and dietary supplement industries. The purpose of the review is to highlight what areas are resulting in failures and questions you can ask...

Recall Review Wawona Frozen Foods Voluntarily Recalls Blend Processed and Sold in 2022

Recall Review Wawona Frozen Foods Voluntarily Recalls Blend Processed and Sold in 2022

Recall Review (Two Different Recalls for a Similar Reason) June 9, 2023 Wawona Frozen Foods Voluntarily Recalls Organic Daybreak Blend Processed and Sold in 2022 Due to Possible Health Risk June 12, 2023 Additionally, on June 12, 2023, another...

Foundational Blocks – Adulteration – Part 2 – 10 Manufacturing Facility-Specific Things to Prevent Adulteration

Ensure the facility is in good repair and that there is no infiltration from weather or pests from the external environment. Establish clear protocols and procedures on Raw Receiving, Preparation, Processing, Packaging, and Shipping, and who can...

Foundational Blocks – 10 things you can do to Prevent Adulteration – Part 1

Foundational Blocks – 10 things you can do to Prevent Adulteration – Part 1

Foundational Blocks 10 things you can do to Prevent Adulteration Part 1 Properly hire, onboard, and train all personnel who will be working in your company and provide them with the tools they need for their area of responsibility. Establish your...

How can Leaders Prevent Recalls? Get Engaged and Walk the Floor!

If there is one thing I have learned in my career, it’s the importance of spending time walking the manufacturing floor and talking with people.  I was fortunate to have bosses, and managers explain the importance of this simple but effective...

Recall Review: Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc.

Recall Review: Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc.

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. is Releasing this Notice Due to Recalled Infant Formula Being Distributed to its Nashville Division Retailers after the Initial Recall Notice was Published FDA Published Date – May 14, 2023 Company Announcement...