Weekly Notification - Recalls Affecting Minnesota

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Minnesota Department of Agriculture

December 23, 2016

Please be advised of the following food, meat, and/or animal feed recalls affecting Minnesota this past week.


Williams-Sonoma Announces the Voluntary Recall of Meyer Lemon Poppy Quick Bread

Williams Sonoma brand Poppy Seed Quick Bread

December 17, 2016 - Williams-Sonoma of San Francisco, CA is voluntarily recalling limited quantities of WILLIAMS-SONOMA MEYER LEMON POPPY SEED QUICK BREAD, as it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The ingredient supplier has issued a recall of the bulk milk powder.

The affected Williams-Sonoma Meyer Lemon Poppy Seed Quick Bread was shipped to Williams-Sonoma retail stores nationwide from August 2016-present. The following product code is affected by the recall:

Williams-Sonoma Meyer Lemon Poppy Seed Quick Bread:

  • NET WT. 1 LB. 2 OZ
  • Packaged in a yellow paper bag
  • SKU 7839186 (located on price sticker)
  • BEST BY: JAN2018 02118:A1 OR JAN2018 02018:A1 (located on the back flap)

Consumers who have purchased Williams-Sonoma Meyer Lemon Poppy Quick Bread are urged to discontinue use and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company by email or phone at 1-844-526-4666, 7am-midnight ET daily.

The FDA recall notification can be found here.


Houdini Inc. Recalls Blue Cheese Savory Twists, 7 Oz Box Because of Possible Health Risk

Packaging for recalled Blue Cheese Savory Twists by Wine Country


December 16, 2016Houdini Inc. is recalling limited quantities of Blue Cheese Savory Twists, 7 oz. box after the FDA found traces of Salmonella at the manufacturing facility of the ingredient supplier for the powdered buttermilk used to make the Blue Cheese seasoning in these products.  

A limited quantity of products was distributed nationwide to consumers through Houdini Inc.’s direct to consumer division Wine Country Gift Baskets (catalog/internet) and Houdini Inc.’s wholesale division.

Affected product includes the following details:

Wine Country Gift Baskets:    

  • Wine Trio (LC448865)
  • Napa & Sonoma Valley Exclusive (LC449695)
  • Bodega de San Antonio Sangria Tradicional (LC446420)
  • California Cabernet and Chardonnay Gift (LC451463)
  • Cakebread Cellars Napa Valley Duet (LC450020)
  • Placeholder Six Bottle WOM Wines Collection (LC448789)
  • The Ultimate Wine and Champagne Collection (LC448866)
  • Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Collection (LC449703)
  • The Classic (LC444761, LC446625, LC446626, LC451389)
  • Lasting Impression (LC447394, LC452566)
  • Wine Country Extravaganza (LC445632)
  • Grgich Hills Napa Valley Selection (LC444483)
  • Vintners Path Merlot Season’s Greetings (LC444763)
  • Stag’s Leap Winery Collection (LC449624)
  • Vintners Path Cabernet Season’s Greetings (LC445181)
  • Houdini Napa Valley Collection (LC445631)
  • Vintners Path Chardonnay  Season’s Greetings (LC444766)
  • Alfasi Cabernet Kosher Selection (LC444152)
  • Alfasi Kosher Trio (LC446250)
  • Alfasi Chardonnay Kosher Selection (LC444153)
  • Napa and Sonoma Duet (LC448370)
  • California Wine Crate (LC450022)
  • The Classic (LC451792, LC454676)

TJX Companies:    

  • Metal Basket with Handles (LC449614)
  • Metal Basket with Leather Handles (LC446548, LC446549, LC446550)

Sam’s Club:    

  • The Executive (LC442525, LC442751, LC443675)

Costco Midwest Region:    

  • Wooden Centerpiece (LC448210)

Costco.com:    

  • Tis The Season (LC445630)
  • Sweets For The Season (LC446542)

This recall only affects the 7oz Blue Cheese Savory Twist in gift baskets shipped or sold in stores from September 1, 2016 to December 12, 2016. There is no issue with any of the other food products in the gift basket. The product was packaged in a variety of colors. Red Package, Copper Package, Green Package

Internal Package:  If your foil package does NOT have one of the two lot codes listed below printed on the pouch, your item is not part of this recall. Internal Package Code Date:

  • 1831602 XX (XX=last 2 digits refer to specific packaging machine)
  • 2431602 XX (XX=last 2 digits refer to specific packaging machine)

The FDA recall notification can be found here.


Poppies International, Inc. Battleboro, North Carolina Recalls Mini Eclairs and Chocolate Covered Cream Puffs Because of Potential Health Risks

Recalled Delizza and Poppies brand Chocolate Covered Cream Puffs and Eclairs

December 16, 2016 – Poppies International, Inc. of Battleboro, NC is issuing a voluntary recall of all products that were made with custard powder containing affected milk ingredients supplied by a secondary supplier, Valley Milk Products LLC, due to the possible presence of Salmonella

Any consumers who have purchased or received any of the products described below should immediately discontinue use of the product and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at info@delizza.us or 252-442-4016, Attention: Heather Aycock, Quality Assurance, Monday through Friday between 9am-5pm EST.

Custard powder contained affected milk ingredients supplied by a secondary supplier, Valley Milk Products LLC, due to the possible presence of Salmonella. The products included in the recall were sold through retail stores and can be identified by the following product names:

  • Delizza Choc Enrobed 30 ct  (400g) - UPC 6 76670 00402 2
  • Delizza Belgian Custard Cream Mini Eclairs 30 ct (420g) - UPC 6 76670 00106 9
  • Delizza Belgian Custard Cream Mini Eclairs 50 ct (700g) - UPC 6 76670 00105 2
  • Poppies Mini Eclairs 50 ct (710g) - UPC 0 08563 10710 5

The FDA recall notification, including lot coding details, can be found here.


Rich Products Corporation Issues Nationwide Allergy Alert on Undeclared Walnuts in Certain Ice Cream Cake Products

December 21, 2016 – Rich Products Corporation in Buffalo, NY, is voluntarily recalling approximately 6,600 cases of ice cream cake products because they may contain undeclared walnuts.

The affected Ice Cream Cakes were sold to distributors and in-store retail bakeries nationwide.

The products listed below are included in the recall. The UPC code can be found at the bottom of each label, and the Best By date codes can be found on the side of each individual cake unit’s package:

  • 4 LB 8 OZ Jon Donaire Ice Cream Layer Cake; UPC Code: 049800 047761; Best By: JUN-27-17, JUL-15-17, JUL-23-17, JUL-28-17, AUG-27-17
  • 4 LB 13 OZ Signature Select Vanilla Ice Cream & White Cake (Ice Cream Cake); UPC Code: 021130 114641; Best By: JUN-26-2017, JUL-18-17, AUG-01-17
  • 4 LB 8 OZ Jon Donaire Ice Cream Layer Cake; UPC Code: 049800 024533; Best By: JUN-25-17, JUL-23-17, JUL-29-17
  • 4 LB 8 OZ Jon Donaire Ice Cream Layer Cake; UPC Code: 049800 628786; Best By: JUL-29-17
  • 60 OZ Rich’s ¼ Sheet White Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream Cake; UPC Code: 049800 290013; Best By: OCT-20-17, NOV-01-17

Consumers who have purchased the specific recalled products are advised not to consume them and to return the products to their point of purchase for refund. Consumers with questions may contact Rich’s Helpline at (800) 356-7094, Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00 pm EST.

The FDA recall notification, including product photos, can be found here.


Dieffenbach's Potato Chips Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall for Sour Cream & Onion Kettle Chips Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

Recalled Dieffenback's Sour Cream and Onion Kettle Chip packaging - front and back

December 21, 2016 – Dieffenbach's Potato Chips, Inc. is issuing a voluntary recall for our Sour Cream & Onion Kettle Chips. This decision was made after being informed by a seasoning supplier, that an ingredient in the seasoning may contain traces of Salmonella.

  • Dieffenbach's Sour Cream and Onion Kettle Chips 9 oz.; UPC: 7.85654.00014.8; Best By Between 18DEC2016 and 02APR2017
  • Dieffenbach's Sour Cream and Onion Kettle Chips 2 oz.; UPC: 7.85654.00015.5; Best By Between 01JAN2016 and 02APR2017

Consumers who purchased the recalled product should dispose of it immediately or return it to the Point of Sale for a full refund. Consumers with additional questions may contact Dieffenbach's toll free at 1-877-790-9559 Monday through Friday, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

The FDA recall notification can be found here.


House-Autry Mills Announces Voluntary Recall of Limited Products Due to Potential Health Risk

Recalled House Autry Cornbread and Biscuit Products

December 21, 2016 – House-Autry Mills, Inc. is voluntarily recalling limited quantities of House-Autry Buttermilk Cornbread Mix, House-Autry Buttermilk Biscuit Mix, and House-Autry Cheese Biscuit Mix as a precaution because one of the company’s third-party ingredient suppliers, Franklin Farms, had purchased milk powder from Valley Milk Products, Inc. This milk powder is potentially contaminated with Salmonella.

The following products are affected by the recall:

House-Autry Buttermilk Cornbread Mix - 8 oz. box; UPC 0 73484-15500 9

  • Best By 06/28/17 096216 (located on the top fold)
  • Best By 07/19/17 097106 (located on the top fold)

House-Autry Buttermilk Biscuit Mix - 8 oz. box; UPC 0 73484-15510 8

  • Best By 05/18/17 094782 (located on the top fold)
  • Best By 07/19/17 097105 (located on the top fold)

House-Autry Cheese Biscuit Mix - 8 oz. box; UPC 0 73484-15512 2

  • Best By 08/03/17 097754 (located on the top fold)

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to discontinue use and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company by calling 1-800-849-0802, 8am-5pm EST daily, or by emailing Retail@House-Autry.com.

The FDA recall notification can be found here.


Dawn Food Products Recalls Limited Quantities of Bulk Bakery Mix Products Due to Possible Health Risk

Recalled R & H Speedy Creme Instand Pudding and Pie Filling Mix

December 21, 2016 – Dawn Food Products is voluntarily recalling limited quantities of bakery mix products manufactured for Dawn by a third party and affected by a recall from Valley Milk Products of milk powder due to the possible presence of Salmonella.

A full list of the affected products distributed by Dawn Foods has been provided to our wholesale customers:

  • Product # - 00727521 R&H Speedy Crème Instant Pudding and Pie Filling Mix 6 bags 4 lb 2 oz
  • Product # - 00257857 R&H Speedy Crème Instant Pudding and Pie Filling 6 bags 4 lb 2 oz

Manufacturing date ranges for these two products are 05-19-2016 through 10-05-2016.

All impacted product should be returned to the place of purchase for proper credit.

The FDA recall notification, including affected lot code numbers, can be found here.


Bickel's Snack Foods Notice of Voluntary Recall

December 22, 2016 – Bickel's Snack Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling all snack products that were made with milk ingredients supplied by one of its' secondary seasoning component suppliers, Valley Milk Products LLC, due to Salmonella contamination.

This voluntary recall includes the following brands and flavors:

  • Bon Ton- Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips
  • Seyfert-Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips
  • Seyfert-Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips
  • Seyfert-Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips
  • Bickel's- Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips
  • Bickel's-Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips
  • Bickel's-Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips
  • Bickel's-Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips
  • Bon Ton-Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips
  • Troyer-Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips
  • Dan Dee-Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips
  • Dan Dee-Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips
  • Dan Dee-Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips
  • Troyer-Sour Cream & Onion Potato Chips
  • Cabana-Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips
  • Key Foods-Sour Cream & Onion Potato Chips

Customers who purchased this product should dispose of it immediately.  Consumers with questions may contact Bickel's Snack Foods,Inc., toll free at 1-800-888-4646 Monday through Friday between 8:00am and 5:00pm. EST.

The FDA recall notification, including product details and photos, can be found here.


Herrs Announces Voluntary Recall of Chipotle-Flavored Chips

December 21, 2016 — Herrs Foods Inc. has announced a voluntary recall of some chipotle-flavored potato chips due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recall covers Herr's smoked chipotle-flavored kettle cooked potato chips and Peddler's Pantry smoke-dried chipotle-flavored kettle cooked potato chips. The company said the products were flavored with chipotle seasoning containing a secondary supplier's milk ingredient that may be contaminated.

The Herr's brand items were sold in 2.625 ounce packages with a "best buy" date of Nov. 13 through March 27 and in 8 ounce size dated Nov. 26 through April 24. The Peddler's Pantry item was sold in 2 ounce size and dated Dec. 25 through March 27.

The FDA recall notification can be found here.


Questions? Please contact MDA Recall Coordinator Alida Sorenson.