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Fred Meyer Recalls Deli Superfood Wrap Due to Undeclared Allergens For Immediate Release September 30, 2016 Contact Consumers Kroger 1-800-KROGERS Media Zach Stratton 1-971-258-1193 Melinda Merrill 1-503-708-8890 Announcement Fred Meyer Stores has recalled a Deli BTG Superfood Wrap sold in its retail stores because the product may contain milk, soy, wheat and cashews not listed on the label. People who are allergic to milk, soy, wheat or cashews could have a severe reaction if they consume...

Fresh Express Announces Precautionary Recall of a Limited Quantity of 11 oz. American Salad due to Possible Allergen Exposure For Immediate Release September 29, 2016 Contact Consumers Consumer Response Center (800) 242-5472 Media Donna Watkins (512) 848-1698 Announcement Orlando, Florida – Fresh Express Incorporated is voluntarily conducting a precautionary recall of 480 cases of 11 oz. Fresh Express American Salad with a Product Code of G264A12A and Use-By Date of October 5, due to...

Limited Number of Canned Vegetable Products, Primarily Non-Retail, Recalled for Possible Allergen Risk For Immediate Release September 26, 2016 Contact Consumers 1-800-543-3090 Announcement WALNUT CREEK, CA – Sager Creek Foods, Inc., a subsidiary of Del Monte Foods, Inc., announced a recall of approximately 15,000 shipped cases of FIELD PEAS WITH SNAPS and GREEN BEAN PRODUCTS, primarily non-retail, which may have the potential for trace amounts of shellfish contamination. A customer alerted...

McCain Foods USA, Inc. Announces a Product Recall Impacting Frozen Onion Rings Sold and Distributed Under Separate Private Label Retail Brands For Immediate Release September 23, 2016 Contact Consumers McCain Foods 630-857-4329 Media McCain US Communications communications.usa@mccain.com 630-857-4931 Announcement Lisle, IL - McCain Foods USA, Inc. today announced it is voluntarily recalling retail, frozen onion ring products due to the use of incorrect packaging that does not declare milk as...

Café Valley Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared (Walnuts) In 12ct Banana Nut Mini Muffins Labeled as 12ct Lemon Poppy Seed Mini Muffins For Immediate Release September 26, 2016 Contact Consumers Café Valley Inc. 623-866-7383 Media Nate Hocking 602-336-2142 Announcement Café Valley of Marion, Indiana is recalling 543 cases of Banana nut mini muffins labeled as Lemon poppy seed mini muffins, because they may contain undeclared walnuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to...

Trying to eat out in a restaurant safely when you have food allergies is tricky. A survey of people with food allergies found that one in three had a reaction in a restaurant. CDC researchers from several states decided to understand more about manager, food worker, and server knowledge and attitudes about food allergies. By learning more, we know what can be changed to make eating out safer for those with food allergies. What did the study find? The study found that managers and staff were...

Waymouth Farms, Inc. Issues an Allergy Alert on Undeclared Pecans, Walnuts, Milk and Soy in Good Sense Cranberries ‘N More For Immediate Release Contact Announcement Waymouth Farms, Inc has initiated a voluntary recall of Good Sense® Cranberries ‘N More 6 oz (170g) with a Freshest if used by date of 8/16/2017 A 15:00 through Freshest if used by 8/16/2017 A 23:00 after discovering that inadvertently other allergens were packed into the Good Sense® Cranberries ‘N More package. Only 2640...

Urgent Allergy Alert: “Vrindavan” Cow Ghee Recall due to Undeclared Milk Allergen For Immediate Release September 9, 2016 Contact Consumers Mahesh Maheshwari (866) 777-7767 Announcement Sabji Mandi 72-30, 37th Avenue Jackson Heights, NY 11378 Dear valued customer: This is to inform you of our product recall involving: “VRINDAVAN” COW GHEE - ENTIRE STOCK, SUPPLIED BEFORE SEPTEMBER 9TH, 2016 IN THE FOLLOWING SIZES PACKED IN CLEAR GLASS JARS. 2 fl. oz. (UPC #753642000999) 8 fl. oz. (UPC...

Speedy Foods Recalls Chicken Spring Rolls Due To Misbranding And Undeclared Allergens Class I Recall Release: 084-2016 Health Risk: High Date: Sep 20, 2016 En Español Congressional and Public Affairs Autumn Canaday (202) 720-9113 Press@fsis.usda.gov WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 2016 – Speedy Foods, LLC, a Commerce City, Colo. establishment, is recalling approximately 920 pounds of chicken spring roll products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food...

Kids With Food Allergies is sharing this press release from DBV Technologies . This is not an endorsement of the content contained in the press release. Speak with your physician if you have any questions. [PRESS RELEASE] Wednesday, September 21, 2016 DBV Technologies Receives FDA Fast Track Designation for Viaskin Milk for the Treatment of Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy DBV first to announce Fast Track designation for IgE-mediated CMPA; Viaskin Milk is currently being investigated in a Phase...

Ferrara Candy Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts and Wheat in Almond Supremes with a Best by Date of 4/22/2017 For Immediate Release September 19, 2016 Contact Consumers Ferrara Candy Company 800-323-1768 Announcement Ferrara Candy Company has initiated a voluntary recall of Brach’s® 5 ounce Almond Supremes with a best by date of 4/22/2017 after discovering that some Brach’s® Almond Supremes packages may include Brach’s® Bridge Mix, a product that contains peanuts and wheat. No other...

Mei Shun Noodle, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Shellfish and Soy in Rice Noodles For Immediate Release September 19, 2016 Contact Consumers 1-312-842-6500 Announcement Mei Shun Noodle, Inc. of Chicago, IL, is recalling its 12 ounce packages of 6毛FIVE branded Rice Noodles. During inspection by the Illinois Department of Public Health, we found that some of the product was mislabeled. The products may contain dried, salted shrimp and soy, which are not included on the label. These...

September 19, 2016 ABC Network Headquarters 77 West 66th Street New York, New York 10023 Dear ABC Network, On behalf of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and the more than 15 million Americans living with food allergies, I’m writing with some concerns about a comedy bit on the Emmys that aired on ABC on Sunday, September 18, 2016 . The joke – presented by host Jimmy Kimmel – involved the distribution of thousands of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to the audience in...

Drew’s, LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk and Egg in One Lot of Field Day Organic Ranch Dressing For Immediate Release September 14, 2016 Contact Consumers Drew’s, LLC info@chefdrew.com 1-800-228-2980 Announcement Drew’s, LLC of Chester, VT is voluntarily recalling one lot code of Field Day Organic Ranch Dressing due to product mislabeling that has resulted in an undeclared milk and egg allergen. Consumers who have severe allergies to milk and/or egg run the risk of serious or...

New Seasons Market Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in Creamy Almond Butter For Immediate Release September 13, 2016 Contact Consumers New Seasons Market < talktous@newseasonsmarket.com Media Sara Stewart sara@maxwellpr.com (503) 231-3086 Announcement PORTLAND, Ore. – New Seasons Market has initiated a voluntary recall of its New Seasons Market 16oz. Creamy Almond Butter because it may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run...

The USDA is researching edible food coverings made from milk protein. What will that mean if you are allergic to milk? Kids With Food Allergies asked the scientist in charge of the project that question. Early news reports hinted that the edible food covering might cover bread, meat and other foods. That’s not the case, said Dr. Peggy Tomasula, the USDA researcher. She said the intent is to create a product that would only be used on dairy-containing foods. The edible dairy-based wraps would...

Wheat is one of the most common food allergens . If your child is allergic to wheat, you know the foods to avoid : bread, pasta, cereal and more. Like any food, wheat can cause an allergic reaction. These reactions may range from mild to severe. A severe allergic reaction is called anaphylaxis . Slinky Brand and More! Fingerprint Science Kit (also labeled as Experiment #163) A 9-year-old-boy allergic to wheat needed epinephrine after playing with this science kit, according to a recent...

Shearer’s Foods, LLC Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Soy And Milk In No Salt Added Kettle Cooked Potato Chips For Immediate Release September 9, 2016 Contact Consumers Shearer’s Consumer Affairs Department 1-800-428-6843 Announcement Shearer’s Foods, LLC of Massillon, OH is recalling Meijer brand 8.5 ounce packages of No Salt Added Kettle Cooked Potato Chips because they may contain undeclared soy and milk. People who have allergies to soy and/or milk run the risk of serious or...

Attention, bakers, creators and dessert lovers! We’d like you to share your best, original allergy-friendly dessert recipes with the Kids With Food Allergies (KFA) community. Your recipe could be included in an upcoming KFA recipe e-book, Safe Eats® Desserts . You’ll also have a chance to win prizes and the acclaim of your friends and family! In partnership with So Delicious® Dairy Free , KFA is looking for the best vegan*, peanut and tree nut free desserts to share with our community.