Recalls
Recalls are a fact of life, even with attention paid to food safety at every step of the food supply chain. We want to make sure that you know about recalls on products that we carry in our store in a timely manner, so we post both Class 1 as well and voluntary recalls on this page. If you are a Co-op owner/member and have purchased an item that is part of a Class 1 recall, we will notify you via the phone and/or email using the contact information that we have on file for you.
You can also sign up to receive notifications of active food recalls on the FDA’s recall webpage.
If you believe that you have been affected by a food borne illness, please visit your health care provider for confirmation and contact the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development toll-free at 1-800-292-3939 or send an e-mail to mda-info@michigan.gov.
RECALL NOTICE
Effective Date: 04/19/2024
Company: East West Tea Company LLC
Product: Yogi Tea Echinacea Immune Support Tea
Yogi Tea is voluntarily recalling its Yogi Tea Echinacea Immune Support Tea due to a quality concern. Yogi Tea found that one source of their Echinacea ingredient may not meet the quality standards that they promise with their products.
If you have bought this product from the Marquette Food Co-op and wish to return it, we are offering full refunds for those impacted by this recall.
RECALL NOTICE
Effective Date: 12/21/22
Company: Alpha Foods
Product: Chik’n Fajita Burrito and Pizza Burrito
Out of an abundance of caution, Miso Brothers, Inc. dba Alpha Foods, is voluntarily recalling its Meatless Breakfast Sandwiches and Burritos due to traces of undeclared milk (Casein – a milk protein), that may pose a health risk for those with milk allergies.
The Meatless Breakfast Sandwiches and Burritos were distributed nationally throughout retail stores and shipped directly to consumers who purchased our products online.
To date, there have been no illnesses or allergic reactions as a result of this recall.
This recall was initiated after it was discovered, that the products containing traces of undeclared milk (Casein – a milk protein) were distributed in retail stores and delivered directly to consumers who purchased our products online. Subsequent investigation indicates that the contamination is likely to have occurred during the production of our products.
Consumers who have purchased our products with the identified lot numbers above, should not consume the products. Return the product to the place of purchase for a replacement or full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Alpha Foods via email at customerservice@eatalphafoods.com.
RECALL NOTICE
Effective Date: 10/4/22
Company: Old Europe Cheese, Inc.
Product: Reny Picot Saint Rocco Mini Triple Creme, Reny Picot Saint Rocco 70% Triple Creme, Great Lakes Cheese Double Creme Brie 60%
Old Europe Cheese, Inc. of Benton Harbor, MI is issuing a voluntary recall of its Brie and Camembert cheeses because of potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems.
All Old Europe Cheese Brie and Camembert products with best by dates through 12/14/2022 are subject to the voluntary recall. The products were distributed from August 01, 2022 through September 28, 2022.
The Co-op carries Saint Rocco and Great Lakes Brie Cheese. All customers who have purchased the product have been contacted and remaining product has been removed and destroyed. Consumers who have purchased any cheese products by this company are urged not to consume them and either throw them away or return to the place of purchase.
RECALL NOTICE
Effective Date: 12/6/21
Company: Garrett Valley Farms
Product: 1/2 Spiral Sliced Uncured Ham, Semi-Boneless w/ Glaze
Wellshire Farms, Inc. has voluntarily recalled 234,391 lbs of pork product, which includes products sold under the Garrett Valley Farms brand, due to possible listeria contamination. The affected product was produced prior to November 12, 2021 (with sell-by dates prior to 12/28/21) and distributed to various customers. Wellshire and Alexander & Hormung (co-packer) are working with the USDA and FSIS to address the situation, and decided to issue a voluntary recall for all potentially affected product. As of December 6, there have not been any reports of illness.
The Co-op carries Garrett Valley Farms 1/2 Spiral Sliced Uncured Ham, Semi-Boneless w/ Glaze. All customers who have purchased the product have been contacted and remaining product has been removed and destroyed. Consumers who have purchased any pork products by this company are urged not to consume them and either throw them away or return to the place of purchase.
RECALL NOTICE
Effective Date: 12/31/20
Company: Divvies
Product: Vanilla Cupcakes
Divvies is recalling Vanilla Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting and Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting because they may contain undeclared milk and eggs. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk or eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. Product was distributed nationwide in retail stores and online websites. The product comes in a 6-ounce, clear plastic clamshell labelled with the Divvies brand and marked with a lot # VV303-1, VV304-1, or VC309-1 on the side of the container. The MFC did not receive an affected product but wanted to make customers aware of this recall. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
RECALL NOTICE
Effective date: 1/4/2021
Company: Source Naturals / Threshold Enterprises LTD
Product: Sleep Science Melatonin 1 mg Orange 100 Lozenges
Threshold Enterprises has voluntarily recalled various lots of Source Naturals Melatonin Orange Lozenges with an undesirable taste profile that some customers dislike. According to a release from the company, there have been supply chain issues related to COVID that resulted in slight changes to the formula and taste, which resulted in a taste profile that did not meet requirements. There are no issues with product safety, quality or efficacy. The affected lot numbers include FG-1066266, FG-106627, FG-107165 and FG-108326. The Marquette Food Co-op has removed the remaining inventory from its shelves and contacted customers who have purchased the affected lot. Customers may return the product to the store for a full refund.
RECALL NOTICE
Effective date: 8/22/20
Company: Wawona Packing Company
Product: Organic Yellow Peaches
Russ Davis Wholesale voluntarily recalled assorted peaches supplied by Wawona Packing Company LLC due to a CDC investigation of a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections linked to consumption of fresh, whole peaches. In July, the Co-op received a shipment of the affected organic yellow peaches 48/50 18 lb. pack – SKU 49345. Customers who purchased peaches at the Co-op between July 22-27 have been contacted and made aware of the potential contamination risk and have been advised to discard or return the product to the store for a full refund.
RECALL NOTICE
Effective date: 8/1/19
Company: Ruleau Brother Inc.
Product: Door County Whitefish Smoked Whitefish Pate
Ruleau Brother Inc. has issued a recall for its Door County Whitefish Smoked Whitefish pate after it was discovered by an FDA inspection conducted by the MDARD that the product’s labeling did not fully list all ingredients and sub-ingredients contained in the product. Some of these missing ingredients contained the allergens of anchovy, egg, and soy. The affected 8 oz containers were labeled with expiration dates of 8/2/10, 8/9/19, 8/16/19, 8/23/19. All affected product has been removed from our shelves and customers who have purchased it recently have been notified. If you have purchased this product recently and would like to return, we will offer a full refund.
RECALL NOTICE
Effective date: 7/15/19
Company: Pita Pal Foods, LP
Product: Hummus (various products under brand names Brucee’s, Fresh Thyme, Harris Teeter, Lantana, other)
Pita Pal Foods, LP of Houston, TX has issued a voluntary recall of certain hummus products made between May 15, 2019 and July 11, 2019, due to concerns over Listeria monocytogenes, which was identified at the manufacturing facility (not in finished product) during an FDA inspection.
Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headaches, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. No illnesses have been reported for these products. The company is issuing this recall out of an abundance of caution.The products have been distributed nationwide and to United Arab Emirates. Consumers who have purchased products listed at the link below with these use by dates are urged to discard or return them to the place of purchase.
The Marquette Food Co-op carries Lantana hummus in the Carrot Sriracha and Beet flavors, which are part of the recall. The Co-op has removed all affected product from the shelves, but if you have purchased this product recently and would like to return, we will offer a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 832-803-9295 or email products@pitapal.com. For more information, read the FD’s full recall announcement here: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/pita-pal-foods-lp-recalls-various-hummus-and-dips-due-possible-health-risk.
RECALL NOTICE
Effective date: 7/11/19
Product: PROBAR
PROBAR has initiated a voluntary recall of select flavors and lots of Meal bars, including Chocolate Coconut, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip, Original Trail Mix, Wholeberry Blast and Superfood Slam due to the possible presence of undeclared milk and soy allergens. People who have a severe allergy or sensitivity to milk or soy may run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consumer the affected products. This voluntary recall involves select Meal® bar flavors in 3oz. packages distributed nationwide and Canada to retail stores and online, with expiration dates in April and May 2020. Affected product has been removed from the Co-op’s shelves and destroyed, but if you have purchased this product recently and would like to return it, we will offer a full refund. For more information, visit the FDA’s website.
RECALL NOTICE
Effective date: 5/6/19
Product: Barlean’s softgels
Barlean’s is voluntarily recalling some of its softgels due to undeclared sulfites. According to a release from the company, Barlean’s has used a caramel coloring ingredient in its softgels that was found to contain sulfites. While sulfites are not an allergen, they may present sensitivity issues for some. The Co-op carries two of the affected products – Balean’s 100 count Lignan Flax Oil softgels and Essential Woman 120 count softgels. The recalled products have a “Best By” date of January 2022 or earlier. Affected product has been removed from the shelves and destroyed, but if you have purchased this product recently and would like to return it, we will offer a full refund. For more information, please call Barlean’s at 360-455-3529.
RECALL NOTICE
Effective date: 5/6/19
Product: Gia Russa Whole Grain Bread Crumbs
ICCO Cheese Company Inc. is recalling some of its canned Gia Russa branded bread crumbs (Unseasoned and Italian Seasoned) because an investigation after a consumer complaint found an ingredient supplier’s product tested positive for walnuts and pecans. People who have a tree nut allergy or severe sensitivity, do not consume the recalled product as it may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction. The recalled 10 oz cans of bread crumbs have one of the following best-by dates printed on the bottom: 08/21/2019, 09/21/2019, 10/04/2019, 11/09/2019, 11/12/2019, or 12/05/2019 and the UPC code 0-26825-01853-2. The MFC carries the product in the Unseasoned variety. Affected product has been removed from the shelves and destroyed, but if you have purchased this product recently and would like to return it, we will offer a full refund. For more information, please visit GiaRussaRecall.com. Consumers with questions may contact Gia Russa consumer relations staff at 888-794-3426.
RECALL NOTICE
Effective date: 2/5/19
Product: Stacy’s Pita Chips – Simply Naked
Frito-Lay is initiating a limited voluntary recall of 7.33 oz. bags of Stacy’s Simply Naked Pita Chips due to a potential undeclared milk allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious of life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product contained inside the recalled bags. Impacted product has a “Use By” date of April 23, 2019 and product code 65M12790. The MFC carries the product listed above. Affected product has been removed from the shelves and destroyed, but if you have purchased this product recently and would like to return it, we will offer a full refund. For more information on the recall, visit https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm630685.htm.
RECALL NOTICE
Effective date: 1/17/19
Product: RXBAR – Coconut Chocolate, Chocolate Sea Salt and Maple Sea Salt
RXBAR is voluntarily recalling a variety of RXBAR flavors due to a potential undeclared peanut allergen. Impacted products have “Best By” dates ranging between 1/14/19 and 10/19/19, depending on the variety. The MFC carries the varieties listed above. Affected product has been removed from the shelves and destroyed, but if you have purchased this product recently and would like to return it, we will offer a full refund. The recalled bars are safe for consumers who do not have peanut allergy. For more information on the recall, visit https://www.rxbar.com/recall.
RECALL NOTICE
Effective date: 8/3/18
Product: Vanilla Almond Breeze Almondmilk
HP Hood LLC is voluntarily recalling a limited number of half-gallon cartons of refrigerated Vanilla Almond Breeze Almondmilk because the product may contain milk, an allergen not listed on the label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The product is safe to consumer unless you have a milk allergy or sensitivity. The recall covered product has a sell/use by date of September 18. The Marquette Food Co-op carries this product, but none of the shipments that we received were affected by this recall.
RECALL NOTICE
Effective date: 5/18/18
Product: Ziyad Tahini
Ziyad Tahini is being voluntarily recalled due to possible salmonella contamination. The potential problem was revealed as a result of a random sampling by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Product. The recall covered product shipped between December 2017 and February 2018. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the product. The Marquette Food Co-op does not have any affected product on their shelves.
RECALL NOTICE
Effective date: 3/20/18
Product: Santa Cruz Organic Fruit Spreads
The J.M. Smucker Company is recalling Santa Cruz Organic Fruit Spreads due to a nutritional labeling issue that omitted an ingredient statement. Product is safe to consume, but does not meet packaging quality standards. The Marquette Food Co-op carries this product, but none of the shipments that we received were affected by this recall.
RECALL NOTICE
Effective date: 3/13/18
Product: Midwest Northern Nut, Bulk Trail Mix – Criss Cross Mix & Backwoods Trail Mix
Midwest Northern Nut is recalling various nut and seed products for mislabeling of undeclared allergens. Affected product has been removed from the shelves and destroyed, but if you have purchased this product recently and would like to return it, we will offer a full refund.
RECALL NOTICE
Effective date: 2/15/18
Product: Springside Cheese Wisconsin Pepper Jack AND Olive Cheddar
Springside Cheese has issued a recall of several cheese products due to the potential use of unpasteurized milk in production. Affected product has been removed from the store, but if you have purchased this product recently and would like to return it, we will offer a full refund.
RECALL NOTICE
Effective date: 11/1/2017
Product: Cherry Bay Orchards Dark Chocolate Covered Dried Montgomery Cherries
In cooperation with the GKI Foods, LLC recall of dark chocolate products due to an undeclared milk/dairy allergen, Shoreline Fruit is voluntarily recalling select Cherry Bay Orchards® branded dark chocolate covered cherry products (6 oz and 24 oz packaging) with best if used by dates between January 1, 2017 and October 24, 2018. Remaining affected product has been removed from the store, but if you have purchased this product recently and would like to return it, we will offer a full refund.
RECALL NOTICE
Effective date: 10/21/17
Product: Tres Latin Foods Pupusas (Black Bean & Sweet Corn; Kale & Pinto Bean)
Tres Latin Foods is recalling Black Bean & Sweet Corn Pupusas with the sell/use by date of June 19, 2018 and Kale & Pinto Bean Pupusas with the sell/use by date of June 20, 2018, due to the possibility of an undeclared milk allergen.
***The Marquette Food Co-op does not and has not carried Tres Latin Foods Kale & Pinto Bean Pupusas and did not have any of the Black Bean & Sweet Corn Pupusas with the affected sell/use by date on its shelves, however, we still want to disseminate this message to our customers.
RECALL NOTICE
Effective date: 10/18/17
Product: Stonyfield O’Soy Strawberry soy yogurt
Stonyfield Farm, Inc. is recalling all O’Soy Strawberry soy yogurt with code date November 4, 2017, due to the possibility that some product shipped from the Londonderry plant may contain dairy yogurt instead of soy yogurt as labeled.
***The Marquette Food Co-op did not receive any of this product with the date of November 4, 2017, however, we still want to disseminate this message to our customers.
RECALL NOTICE
Effective date: 10/9/17
Product: Cascadian Farm Organic Cinnamon Raisin Granola
General Mills issued a voluntary recall of this product due to the possible presence of undeclared nuts (almonds). Remaining affected product has been removed from the store, but if you have purchased this product recently and would like to return it, we will offer a full refund.
RECALL NOTICE
Effective date: 7/6/17
Product: CLIF Builder’s Bar Chocolate Mint flavor
Clif Bar & Company is issuing this recall due to possible presence of undeclared peanuts and some tree nuts. Remaining affected product has been removed from the store, but if you have purchased this product recently and would like to return it, we will offer a full refund.
RECALL NOTICE
Effective date: 6/19/17
Product: Epic Pork Lard, Epic Duck Fat, Epic Bison Tallow, Epic Beef Tallow
This recall is being issued because of a production issue that has the potential to cause a food safety risk. If you have purchased one of these items please return it to the Co-op customer service desk for a full refund.
Effective date: 6/19/17
Product: Ian’s Panko Italian Bread Crumbs
Ian’s Panko Italian Bread Crumbs (9 oz. package) have been voluntarily recalled due to the potential presence of undeclared milk. All affected product has been removed from the store, but if you have purchased this product recently and would like to return it we will offer a full refund.
RECALL NOTICE
Effective date: 6/15/17
Product: Natural Sea Fish – Fish Fillet/Fish Sticks
The Natural Sea Fish brand fish fillets and fish sticks have been voluntarily recalled due to the potential presence of undeclared milk. All affected product has been removed from the store, but if you have purchased this product recently and would like to return it we will offer a full refund.
Notice:
5/18/17 – There is a recall on HONEST Co. Wipes in the 72 count and 10 count folded packs. This recall is due to the possible presence of mold. According to the company: “This was discovered during a quality investigation in response to routine complaint monitoring. The Honest Company believes the affect products are not likely to cause adverse health consequences and has voluntarily initiated this recall out of an abundance of caution.” If you have purchased this product please return it for a full refund. Only certain lot numbers are affected by the recall so check with our customer service desk or call (906) 225-0671 for more information. Learn more about this recall from The Honest Company here.
1/10/17 – There is a recall on HONEST Co. Organic Baby Powder. If you have purchased this product please return it for a full refund. According to our supplier: “This product is being recalled due to possible contamination with microorganisms, including some species associated with skin infections or eye infections. The product may therefore present a possible health risk. The Honest Company is voluntarily recalling this product out of an abundance of caution.”