Ben & Jerry's Introduces Vegan Phish Food

Ben & Jerry's has just made Phish Food vegan!! 

This iconic flavor, which was created in 1997 in collaboration with Phish,  a Vermont-based Rock band!! Marshmallows, caramels, and fish-shaped fudge were blended into chocolate ice cream to make this decadent concoction. 

Now, thanks to an almond milk base, this dessert is both vegan and certified gluten free!! This vegan version will also support the WaterWheel Foundation which aims to clean up the Lake Champlain watershed from pollution. To celebrate the arrival of this Vegan favorite, Ben & Jerry's is hosting a fun art contest. Enter the "Strange Design Art Contest" by 28 February 2021 and enjoy gifts and treats when you win!!

Image Courtesy: Ben & Jerry's

Butter Flavor Popcorn Allergy Alert

A voluntarily recall of one lot of 8 oz. Butter Flavored Popcorn has been made by Bickel’s Snack Foods, Inc.

The recall was the result of  undeclared milk presence. 

The bags bear the following:

UPC code:  70175 06021 

Use By code:

29 MAR 21
Z1 E1

The bags were was sold to distributors in Georgia and North Carolina Andean be found in Publix Super Markets. This product should be discarded or returned to Publix for a full refund.

Contact Details
Phone: 717-900-1520
Email: dsager@bickelssnacks.com

Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET

Source: FDA_Bickel

Frito-Lay Recalls Ruffles Originals for Undeclared Allergen

Frito-Lay has issued a voluntary recall for the 13 1/2 oz. “Party Size” bags of Ruffles Original Potato Chips. They may contain undeclared milk ingredients. People with milk allergy or severe sensitivity may have adverse allergic reaction if they consume this product. 

The products included in this recall were distributed to retail stores in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Arkansas.

Frito-Lay has informed the FDA of the action.Consumers can return the product to a retailer for a refund.

Contact: 1-800-352-4477 (9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CST, Monday-Friday)

Source: FDA_Ruffles

Hiland Dairy Low Fat Chocolate Milk Recall

Hiland Dairy has announced the recall of the one-half pint (236 mL) 1% low fat chocolate milk produced at its Norman, Oklahoma facility due to possible contamination with food-grade sanitizers. The product could cause illness if consumed. The affected products were sold and distributed in:

• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Metro Area
• Western Oklahoma
• Dallas, Texas
• San Antonio, Texas
• Tyler, Texas

BBE Date and UPC: 

One-Half Pint Hiland Dairy 1% Low Fat Chocolate Milk
UPC: 72060-00156-3
Sell by Date: January 27, 2021
Plant Code: 4025

Contact: 

Hiland Dairy M - S: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST 

Email

Source: FDA_Hiland

Lake Champlain Milk Chocolate Recall

Lake Champlain Chocolates (LCC) had issued a public alert and a voluntary recall on select LCC milk chocolates due to contamination with foreign objects. LCC issued this recall after a consumer found plastic pieces a product. The dates on the packaging affected by this recall are from July 2020 through to January 2021. 

Green Mountain Chocolate 

Affected products include:

• HazelnutExternal Link Disclaimer Five Star Bar
• Fruit & NutExternal Link Disclaimer Five Star Bar
• AlmondExternal Link Disclaimer Five Star Bar
• GranolaExternal Link Disclaimer Five Star Bar
• Organic Milk Chocolate Bar with Sea Salt & AlmondsExternal Link Disclaimer
• Milk Chocolate Almond Bark
• Chocolates of Vermont Green MountainExternal Link Disclaimer

These products can be found within a variety of other gift packages, boxes and baskets.  They were distributed via retailers and distributors in all 50 states as well as in the company’s three Vermont retail stores.

LCC has informed the FDA of this voluntary recall and asked customers to  throw away these products. Customers can check if they are affected by checking the Best By Date near the UPC code on the package. 

Contact: info@lakechamplainchocolates.com.

For Full information on BBE Dates and UPC code: LCC_FDA

Live Maggi Counter at Wedding

Maggi at weddings? Yes you read it right!! At a wedding in India, last week, guests were surprised and delighted to find their childhood favorite being whipped up fresh to order. A twitter user posted this story that subsequently went viral. As many will know, Maggi is a much loved treat in India.

Check out the story here: Maggi_NDTV
What are your views on this? Would you like to see a live Maggi Counter at weddings you attend? Would you host one at your own wedding or recommend family to add one to the food counter at family weddings?