Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc., is voluntarily recalling from its in-store bakeries the following items because the products may be mislabeled: “Winn-Dixie Lemon Bar” cakes “Winn-Dixie Chocolate Cherry Bar” cakes “Winn-Dixie Bakery Iced Cinnamon Rolls - 6 Pack” The mislabeled products may contain undeclared egg and/or wheat. Individuals with an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction. Individuals sensitive to wheat protein can su
Expected Four Years Ago, the Standards for Gluten-Free Labeling on Foods have Still Not Been Released Washington, D.C. – After more than four years of inaction by the Food and Drug Administration on their statutory requirement to finalize standards for gluten-free labeling on foods, U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) have sent a letter to FDA Commissioner Dr. Margaret A. Hamburg seeking answers for the extreme delay and an update on when the FDA will propose a final rule
The manufacturer of Publix Caesar Salad Dressing, Ken's Foods, Inc. is recalling a limited number of 16oz Publix Caesar Salad Dressing bottles because it may contain undeclared fish, gluten and soy allergens. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to fish, soy and gluten run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The dressing is 16oz. Publix Caesar Salad Dressing with an expiration date of 31MAR12 A. Bottles labeled correctly will hav
Kim Son Food Co., an Oakland, Calif., establishment is recalling approximately 84,000 pounds of cooked beef and pork meatball products because of misbranding and an undeclared allergen. The products contain a known allergen, wheat, which is not declared on the label. The products subject to recall include: 12-oz. and 5-lb packages of “KIM SO’N COOKED BEEF MEAT BALLS WITH CHICKEN & ANCHOVY FLAVORED FISH SAUCE ADDED” 12-oz. and 5-lb packages of “KIM SO’N COOKED PORK MEAT BALLS ANCHOVY FLAVOR
Going gluten-free is a hot topic among those embracing a more healthful diet in 2011. And new research estimates that gluten sensitivity may affect over 40% of the population. But for 3 million Americans, going gluten-free should be more than a lifestyle choice. Celiac Disease affects 1 in 133 Americans, yet 95% don't know they have it. May is National Celiac Disease Awareness Month and the Celiac Disease Foundation is celebrating 21 years of raising awareness. Monday, May 9th from 11a.m
Tri City Cheese and Meats, Inc., a Kawkawlin, Mich. establishment, is recalling approximately 87 pounds of Teriyaki Flavor kippered turkey and beef products because they contain wheat and soy, which are not noted on the label. Wheat and soy are both known allergens. The products subject to recall include: [View Labels] 5-oz. and 1 lb. packages of "Troll Smokehouse, Kippered Turkey, Teriyaki Flavor" 5-oz. and 1 lb. packages of "Troll Smokehouse, Kippered Beef, Teriyaki Flavor" Individual package
Elsie Grace’s Dry Food Company of Frankfort, Kansas is issuing a recall of some dip mix and soup mix products because they may contain undeclared milk, soy, or wheat. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk, soy, or wheat run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The complete list of these identified products is at the end of this press release. The recalled Elsie Grace’s products were distributed in KS, NE, MO, NC, OH, IN, AR
The USDA is promting the recall of 131,000 pounds of frozen Pizza Al Pollo Asado pizzas that fail to mention that they contain wheat on their ingredient labels, which is in direct violation of the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004. An official USDA product recall should be issued shortly. Source: Open Original Shared Link
Respected Sir/Madam, Greetings from Celiac Disease Society of India-Maharashtra chapter! We have recently started Celiac Disease Society of India-Maharashtra chapter in Central India. Prevalance of CELIAC IN Northern India is well know . Unfortunately we have no data from central India. We have started Central India Celiac Disease Registry. In JULY 2011 we are planning to have CME with public awareness program for celiac disease.This would be first monothematic CME in CENTRAL India WITH emph
Monogram Meat Snacks, LLC, a Chandler, Minn., establishment is recalling approximately 5,125 pounds of Hannah's Honey Cured Turkey Sticks because they contain an undeclared allergen, wheat, which is not declared on the label. Wheat is a known allergen. The products subject to recall include: [View Label] 100 count cases containing 1-oz. packages of "HANNAH'S HONEY CURED TURKEY STICK." These products have an identifying case code of "706179" and the following package codes (use by/sell by date
Old World Meats, a Duluth, Minn., establishment is recalling approximately 83 pounds of individually packaged hot and teriyaki-flavored red meat jerky products because they contain soy, wheat and milk that are not noted on the label. Soy, wheat and milk are known allergens. The products subject to recall include: [View Labels] 1.5-lb. cases of "Old World Meats ORIGINAL FLAVOR BEEF STICKS HOT" with each box containing 24 individual 1 oz. packages. 1.5-lb. cases of "Old World Meats ORIGINAL FLA
Faribault Foods, Inc. announced today a voluntary recall of Field Day Organic Garbanzo Beans because some cans with this label may contain Minestrone soup. Faribault Foods received two reports that cans of the Organic Garbanzo Beans contain Minestrone soup (a vegetable and pasta soup). No other lot codes of Field Day Organic Garbanzo Beans or Field Day products are affected. The Minestrone soup contains wheat, milk, soy, and egg allergens. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wh
Oakland, CA – Natural Choice Distribution Company Inc. is recalling certain ready-to-eat sandwiches and wraps because the products’ labels fail to declare food allergens: Products that have “cheese” listed as an ingredients do not declare the allergen MILK Products that have “whole grain bread” listed as an ingredient do not declare the allergens WHEAT and SOY Products that have “expeller pressed canola mayonnaise” listed as an ingredient do not declare the allergen EGG No illnesses have been re
To help raise awareness about celiac disease, Senator Bob Huff, (R) 29th District introduced SCR 7, designating May, 2011 as Celiac Disease Awareness Month in California. Celiac disease is the #1 genetic autoimmune disease in the United States as well as the most common in the world. It is estimated that 3 million Americans are affected by celiac disease, yet 97% of them don't even know it....yet. The average delay in diagnosis is 9 years. If left undiagnosed, related autoimmune diseases incl
This just in from Taco Time: Local Quick Service Restaurant is First to Offer Gluten-Free Menu Items
in
the Puget Sound
RENTON, Wash. - (February 7, 2011) Today, Taco Timme Northwest,
a
northwest-based family-owned Mexican quick service restaurant
featuring
fresh ingredients, launches its new Fit-Hits menu. The new menu
provides
customers with low calorie entree options to make great choices for
good
health and is the first Puget Sou
American Spoon Foods is voluntarily recalling Apple Chipotle Salsa, Maple BBQ Grilling Sauce, and Pumpkin Chipotle Roasting Sauce. These three products may have various lot codes. The lot codes are the first 4 numbers of the 12 digit code printed directly on the glass on the back of the jar below the “Best Flavor By” date. Affected products have the following codes: • Apple Chipotle Salsa, 13.5 oz jar, UPC code 019363016047 • All codes from 9301 – 9363 • All codes from 0002 – 0365
Some 492 8-ounce boxes of Ian's Natural Foods wheat free, gluten free mac and no cheese and wheat free, gluten free French bread pizza because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. The mac-no-cheese has a use by date of 26 Aug 2011 and UPC 7-49512-43670-8. The pizza has a use-by date of 28Aug2011and UPC 7-49512-91572-2. The company says no
This just in from Jennifer Iscol of the North Bay Celiacs: Hello to all in the national celiac and gluten-free community, I eat gluten-free and I VOTE! The Food and Drug Administration is over two years late publishing the gluten-free labeling rules mandated by Congress in the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection of 2004 (FALCPA). The rules were due by August 2008. Congress needs to press the FDA to act, and the FDA needs to get the job done. We are tired of wondering if the food w
GenCare, a retirement living community, has expanded upon their award winning Whole Life Living Culinary Program by becoming gluten free food service accredited. In an effort to support their vision of pairing health and wellness promotion with illness management, the facility now can offer gluten-free options to community members. GenCare Lifestyle is on a mission: to inspire senior residents to make healthier choices so they can simply enjoy living. Expanding upon its award winning Whole Lif
The Gluten Free Certification Organization is Proud to Announce the Certification of the Raymond-Hadley Corporation, a Large-scale, Niche Producer. Raymond-Hadley Corporation is now certified to provide gluten free ingredients and production and packaging services for clients requiring gluten free products. Food companies and food production plants face a multitude of challenges in not only acquiring gluten-free ingredients but in the process of gluten-free food production itself, which is wh
Subway Restaurants is testing a gluten-free roll and gluten-free brownie in the Dallas-Fort Worth and Tyler/Longview, TX markets starting the week of January 10th. The gluten-free roll and brownie will give Americans with gluten sensitivities, gluten intolerances, and Celiac Disease another alternative to their diet. All Subway gluten-free rolls and brownies being used during the test come prepackaged and individually wrapped. Sandwich Artists are instructed through a tutorial video to cut the
Post Foods, LLC, the makers of Fruity and Cocoa Pebbles, announced plans to improve its most popular kids’ cereals in its ongoing effort to address the rise in nutritional concerns among American consumers. Beginning in January, Post Fruity and Cocoa Pebbles cereals will have a lower sugar content of 9 grams per serving. In addition to lowered sugar levels, all Pebbles varieties are also Cholesterol Free, an Excellent Source of Vitamin D, Low Fat and provide 10 Essential Vitamins and Minerals.
L&R Fine Fashions, Inc., a Garden Grove, Calif., establishment, is recalling
approximately 2,182 pounds of raw pork paste and ready-to-eat fried pork loaf
products because they contain an undeclared allergen, wheat, the U.S. Department
of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
Wheat is a known allergen, which is not declared on the label.
The products subject to recall include:
11-ounce packages of "KIM LOAN GIÒ SÔNG PORK
I just saw that Elisabeth Hasselbeck has won her lawsuit that was filed against her by Susan Hassett. The U.S. District Court in Massachusetts could find no evidence that Hasselbeck had plagiarized Living With Celiac Disease by author Susan
Hassett when writing her book The G-Free Diet. Open Original Shared Link, and am happy that Elisabeth won. Some people believe that any publicity for celiac disease is good publicity, but in this case I disagree. Hopefully Elisabeth still has the
Update from Sarah Ann Harwick 12/03/2010: "Because we seemed to be getting different answers from the MARS company, I decided to call back and speak with a manager about the recent "may contain wheat" warming I found on the Mint M&M's.
Only the Mint and Speckled (both holiday specials) are produced on
the same lines as the pretzel M&M's, and although they do clean the
lines between production, there is the possibility of cross contamination, which is why they now have
