food safety recall round-up 1-7 November
Undeclared eggs prompt recall
4 November - USA: Gourmet Express has recalled some of its products due to undeclared eggs.
32 Ounce Packages of "Fusia Chicken Lo Mein" and 21 Ounce Packages Of “Bremer 3 Cheese Chicken” and “Bremer Garlic Shrimp are affected.
The products were distributed to Aldi distribution centers in Mt. Joliet, TN; Jefferson, GA; Batavia, IL; Valparaiso, IN and Webberville, MI areas and may have been shipped to Aldi retail stores.
The recall came after the egg-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal its presence. The possible allergen contamination was identified as part of Gourmet Express’s food quality processes.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.