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10/9/2023 Weekly Food Recall Listings

Orgain Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sesame in Organic Plant Protein + Superfoods Powder, Creamy Chocolate Fudge Sold in Costco Warehouse Stores








Orgain LLC of Irvine, CA is voluntarily recalling a limited production run of its Organic Protein Powder + Superfoods, Creamy Chocolate Fudge flavor, because it may contain an undeclared sesame allergen.

People who have a sesame allergy or severe sensitivity to sesame run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. Protein Powder + Superfoods, Creamy Chocolate Fudge 43.8 ounce/2.64 lb. is an item exclusively sold at Costco. The impacted product is limited to four lots and has been traced to select Costco warehouse locations, but not to Costco’s e-commerce site. No other Orgain products or retailers are affected by this voluntary recall.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

A co-manufacturer inadvertently used sesame in a limited production of Orgain's Organic Protein + Superfoods, Creamy Chocolate Fudge flavor. The co-manufacturer informed Orgain that the product was distributed with an undeclared sesame allergen and Orgain initiated the recall.

Orgain is working closely with Costco and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on this recall. Costco has notified its members who purchased the affected product between September 8th – 28th.

We recommend that consumers return any unused product marked with the below lot numbers and expiration dates to a local Costco for a full refund. The product comes in a 43.8 ounce/2.64 lb., white plastic package marked with the lot number and expiration date printed on the bottom.

Lot No.

Exp. Date

3212 EL 147/31/2025
3213 EL 148/1/2025
3214 EL 148/2/2025
3228 EL 148/16/2025
The impacted product was distributed to select Costco warehouse locations between September 8th -28th in Alabama, Alaska, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin.

Please contact the Orgain Consumer Care Team at 888-881-4246 or support@orgain.com, Monday through Friday between 8-11 am and 12-5 pm Pacific, for any questions and support.

Cookies-N-Milk Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in Chocolate Chip Edible Cookie Dough



Cookies-N-Milk, of McKinney, TX is recalling their 6oz cups of "Chocolate Chip Edible Cookie Dough" because it may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.


“Chocolate Chip Edible Cookie Dough” with lot # 32402342 C has been recalled which was made available in retail stores throughout the states of IA, KS, MN, MO, ND, NE, SD, WI, WY.

The recalled product is packaged in a 6oz clear plastic cup with the Cookies-N-Milk brand and the lot # 32402342 C found on the top side and is potentially filled with peanut butter edible cookie dough.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

After receiving a notification from a distributor, the investigation indicates the problem occurred at the packaging stage.

Consumers who have purchased 6oz cups of "Cookies-N-Milk Chocolate Chip edible cookie dough" with the identified lot 32402342 C are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 214-491-6370, Monday through Friday 8am – 5pm central.

Kula Brands LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Coconut and Milk in Kula Can Pina Colada + Kratom Seltzer







Kula Brands LLC is recalling Kula Can - Pina Colada + Kratom Seltzer due to the presence of undeclared tree nuts (coconut) and milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to tree nuts (coconut) and/or milk, run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

Product was distributed through retail stores, mail order, and direct delivery beginning on 7/10/2023.

The recalled Kula Can brand Pina Colada + Kratom Seltzer is packaged in 12 oz cans with UPC CODE: 371334085880 and LOT NUMBER: U17831532PNCL.

Status of the number of and types of related illnesses that have been CONFIRMED to date: No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing (the allergen) was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of tree nuts (coconut) and milk. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's production and packaging processes.

Consumers who have purchased the product should return to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company via phone 305-239-2288 or email operations@kulacan.com, Monday – Saturday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm EST. Additionally, retailers or wholesalers who have received the product should immediately examine their inventory, isolate, and halt the sale of any affected product. Furthermore, if you have distributed this product further, it is crucial to identify and inform your clients promptly.

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