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Vosges, LTD Recalls Uncured Bacon Ganache Chocolate Products Due to Misbranding ...

Published: February 8, 2016Recall ID: 014-2016Category: foodCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Misbranding, Unreported Allergens

Product Description & Identification

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2016 Vosges, LTD, a Chicago, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 135 pounds of Uncured Bacon Ganache chocolate products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains coconut, a known allergen which is not declared on the product label. The Uncured Bacon Ganache chocolate products were packaged on Jan. 15, 2016 to Jan. 22, 2016 and are stamped with a BEST BY code 03 SEP 2016. The following product is subject to recall: [ View Labels (PDF Only)] 135-lb. (720 bars) individual paper carton containing 3oz. flow wrapped bars of Trader Joes Uncured Bacon Ganache Bar (SKU 55001). The product subject to recall bears establishment number EST. 34647 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. The problem was discovered after the establishment received a consumer complaint. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls . Consumers or media with questions about the recall can contact Natalie Markoff, at the Markoff Group, at (646) 688-5254. Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.askkaren.gov . The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. The online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem .

Affected Products

135-lb. (720 bars) individual paper carton containing 3oz. flow wrapped bars of “Trader Joe’s Uncured Bacon Ganache Bar” (SKU 55001).

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
LangcodeEnglish
Field year2016
Field titleVosges, LTD Recalls Uncured Bacon Ganache Chocolate Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Field labels014-2016
Field states › 1Florida
Field states › 2Georgia
Field states › 3North Carolina
Field states › 4South Carolina
Field summary<p><strong>WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2016 </strong> Vosges, LTD, a Chicago, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 135 pounds of Uncured Bacon Ganache chocolate products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains coconut, a known allergen which is not declared on the product label.</p> <p>The Uncured Bacon Ganache chocolate products were packaged on Jan. 15, 2016 to Jan. 22, 2016 and are stamped with a BEST BY code 03 SEP 2016. The following product is subject to recall: [<a href="/sites/default/files/import/014-2016.pdf">View Labels</a> (PDF Only)]</p> <ul> <li>135-lb. (720 bars) individual paper carton containing 3oz. flow wrapped bars of Trader Joes Uncured Bacon Ganache Bar (SKU 55001).</li> </ul> <p>The product subject to recall bears establishment number EST. 34647 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.</p> <p>The problem was discovered after the establishment received a consumer complaint.</p> <p>There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.</p> <p>Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.</p> <p>FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their<strong> </strong>customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at <a href="http://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls">www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls</a>.</p> <p>Consumers or media with questions about the recall can contact Natalie Markoff, at the Markoff Group, at (646) 688-5254.</p> <p>Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at <a href="http://AskKaren.gov">AskKaren.gov</a> or via smartphone at <a href="http://m.AskKaren.gov">m.askkaren.gov</a>. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. The online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at: <a href="http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem">http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem</a>.</p>
Field processingHeat Treated - Shelf Stable
Field recall urlhttp://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/vosges-ltd-recalls-uncured-bacon-ganache-chocolate-products-due-misbranding-and
Field risk levelHigh - Class I
Field closed year2016
Field has spanishFalse
Field recall date2016-02-08
Field recall typeClosed Recall
Field active noticeFalse
Field establishmentLa Montagne Holdings LLC
Field media contactBrittany Woodland
Field product items135-lb. (720 bars) individual paper carton containing 3oz. flow wrapped bars of “Trader Joe’s Uncured Bacon Ganache Bar” (SKU 55001).
Field qty recovered7,758 pounds
Field recall number014-2016
Field recall reason › 1Misbranding
Field recall reason › 2Unreported Allergens
Field archive recallTrue
Field last modified date2020-09-01
Field related to outbreakFalse
Field recall number export014-2016
Field recall classificationClass I

Overview

  • Recalling FirmLa Montagne Holdings LLC
  • StatusTrue
  • Risk LevelClass I
  • DistributionFlorida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina
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