Product Recall Information

Hudson Valley Fisheries Cold-Smoked Steelhead Trout 4 oz – delivered in May 2021

• Lot numbers include 2116105/211598

The U.S. FDA issued a June 2 recall of Banner Smoked Fish products sold between May 8-28. Banner has been a cold smoking vendor to Hudson Valley Fisheries. Our last shipment from Banner was April 29. Out of caution, we are recalling any cold-smoked sold in May. Hudson Valley Fisheries sells cold-smoked steelhead in 4oz packaging. The recall is in relation to risk of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.

All potentially affected product has been pulled from the shelves.

Coop members who believe they may have purchased recalled products must check the packaging for the affected Lot number and “Best By” date. Any recalled product purchased at the Coop can be returned for a full refund through the end of business on June 30, 2021. To receive a refund of $7.50 per package, return the original packaging stamped with a qualifying Lot number (please dispose of the product and return the packaging only). No other proof of purchase is required. Bring the product package to the second floor service desk. That person will double check that the product was impacted by the recall and, if confirmed, issue a cash refund.

Enoki Mushrooms – March 11, 2020

CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to enoki mushrooms.

On March 9, 2020, Sun Hong Foods, Inc. recalledexternal icon enoki mushrooms because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.

• Enoki mushrooms are white, with long stems and small caps.
• Enoki mushrooms from Sun Hong Foods were sold in 7.05 oz / 200 g clear plastic packaging with a green label.
• “Product of Korea” is labeled on the front of the packaging, and “Sun Hong Foods, Inc.” is labeled on the back of the packaging underneath the bar code. These products can also be identified by the UPC code: 7 426852 625810.

The Coop’s receiving staff has removed all affected enoki mushrooms from the shelves and back stock. These products include: 

• Enoki Mushrooms, 3.5 oz: $1.24 ea

Members may receive a refund with original packaging or a receipt until April 1st, 2020. For more details, see the official press release from the CDC.

Evol Cilantro Lime Chicken Burrito, 6 oz – January 14, 2020

Conagra Brands, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), is voluntarily recalling 13,128 cases of Evol Cilantro Lime Chicken Burrito product due to the potential presence of an undeclared egg allergen in the product. The recall affects one specific batch of Evol Cilantro Lime Chicken Burritos. This recalled product can be identified by the following info on the label:

• Lot Code B9253 J1 P6009 and BEST BY date of 03 MAR 2021CB

Members may return this item (or a remaining portion) in the original packaging to the Coop until April 6th. No other proof of purchase is required. Hand product package to a Membership Office staff person only. Staff will double check that the product was impacted by the recall and, if confirmed, issue a cash refund of $1.66.

For more information, contact Conagra Consumer Care by calling (888) 849-6243.

Romaine Lettuce — November 22, 2019

The CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating a multi-state outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections linked to romaine lettuce harvested from the Salinas, California growing region.

The CDC is advising consumers not eat and retailers not sell any romaine lettuce harvested from the Salinas, California growing region. Most romaine lettuce products are labeled with a harvest location showing where they were grown. This advice includes all types of romaine lettuce harvested from Salinas, California such as whole heads of romaine, hearts of romaine, and packages of precut lettuce and salad mixes which contain romaine, including baby romaine, spring mix, and Caesar salad.

• If you do not know if the lettuce is romaine or whether a salad mix contains romaine from Salinas, do not eat it and throw it away.
• Wash and sanitize drawers or shelves in refrigerators where romaine was stored. Follow these five steps to clean your refrigerator.

The Coop’s receiving staff has removed all affected romaine products from the shelves and back stock. These products include: 

• Cal-Organic Romaine, 3 pack: $5.51 ea

This romaine product can be returned for a full refund. No proof of purchase is required. For more details, see the official press release from the CDC.

Bubbies Mochi Ice Cream, 7.5 oz — August 26, 2019

Members may return these items (or a remaining portion) in the original packaging to the Coop until November  26, 2019. No other proof of purchase is required. Hand product package to a Membership Office staff person only. Staff will double check that the product was impacted by the recall and, if confirmed, issue a cash refund of $4.75.

For more information, contact Bubbies’ VP of Food Safety at 602-540-4813 or scott.lyons@bubbiesicecream.com

Lantana Hummus — August 1, 2019

Pita Pal Foods is voluntarily recalling various flavors of the 10 oz. Lantana Hummus due to concerns over Listeria Monocytogenes, which was identified at the manufacturing facility (not in finished product) during an FDA inspection.

• Lantana Edamame and Red Pepper Hummus 10 oz. UPC # 896863001403
• Lantana Sriracha Carrot Hummus 10 oz. UPC # 096863001407

Members may return these items (or a remaining portion) in the original packaging to the Coop until October 31, 2019. No other proof of purchase is required. Hand product package to a Membership Office staff person only. Staff will double check that the product was impacted by the recall and, if confirmed, issue a cash refund of $2.81.

For more details, see the official press release from the FDA.

Weleda Comforting Baby Oil, 6.8 FL OZ – July 9, 2019

Weleda has voluntarily recalled this product because of an ingredient labeling error. The recall affects one specific batch of the 6.8 fl oz Calendula Baby Oil. This product can be identified by the following info:

• UPC #4001638096553
• Art No. 9655
• Batch/Lot Number EG2M1

Members may return this item (or a remaining portion) in the original packaging to the Coop until November 9, 2019. No other proof of purchase is required. Hand product package to a Membership Office staff person only. Staff will double check that the product was impacted by the recall and, if confirmed, issue a cash refund of $11.73.

For more information, contact Weleda Consumer Affairs by calling 1-800-241-1030 Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

ProBar LLC – July 13, 2019

PROBAR LLC of Salt Lake City, UT 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 an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk or soy may run the risk of a serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume the affected products. No other PROBAR® products are affected.

This voluntary recall involves select Meal® bar flavors in 3oz. packages. The following lots of PROBAR® Meal bars are included in the recall:

• LOT #29109 PROBAR: MEAL: Chocolate Coconut EXP APR 19 2020 | UPC: 853152100346
• LOT #29123 PROBAR: MEAL: Chocolate Coconut EXP MAY 03 2020 | UPC: 853152100346
• LOT #29119 PROBAR: MEAL: Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip EXP APR 29 2020 | UPC: 853152100322
• LOT #29126 PROBAR: MEAL: Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip EXP MAY 06 2020 | UPC: 853152100322
• LOT #29119 PROBAR: MEAL: Original Trail Mix EXP APR 29 2020 | UPC: 853152100018
• LOT #29121 PROBAR: MEAL: Wholeberry Blast EXP MAY 01 2020 | UPC: 853152100025
• LOT #29122 PROBAR: MEAL: Superfood Slam EXP MAY 02 2020 | UPC: 853152100070

Members may return these items (or a remaining portion) in the original packaging to the Coop until October 11, 2019. No other proof of purchase is required. Hand product package to a Membership Office staff person only. Staff will double check that the product was impacted by the recall and, if confirmed, issue a cash refund of $2.03.

For more details, see the official press release from the FDA.

Whole Fresh Papaya – June 29, 2019

CDC is advising that consumers in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island not eat any whole, fresh papayas from Mexico as they may be linked to an outbreak of Salmonella. This investigation is ongoing and advice will be updated when more information is available.

The Coop has removed fresh papaya from the shelves until further notice.

• Consumers in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island who have whole, fresh papayas imported from Mexico in their homes should not eat them. Throw the papayas away, even if some of them were eaten and no one has gotten sick.
• Do not eat fruit salads or other mixes that include papayas from Mexico.
• If you aren’t sure the papaya you bought is from Mexico, you can ask the place of purchase. When in doubt, don’t eat the papaya. Throw it out.
• Wash and sanitize places where papayas were stored: countertops and refrigerator drawers or shelves. Follow these five steps to clean your refrigerator.

For more details, see the official press release from the CDC.

You may return fresh papaya purchased at the Coop for a full refund with a paid in full receipt.

Purely Elizabeth Granola & Bars – May 15, 2019

Purely Elizabeth has initiated a voluntary recall on several of their Grain-Free Granola and Bar offerings due to possible foreign matter contamination. They are implementing this recall because they learned that cashews provided by their supplier during a brief time this spring may contain foreign objects. They have taken corrective action and replaced this cashew supplier with a new one.

• Coconut Cashew Grain-Free Granola, 8 oz bag (exp date 10/19/19)
• Coconut Cashew Grain-Free Bar, 1.4 oz bar (exp dates 11/27/19, 12/20/19, 12/21/19)
• Banana Nut Butter Grain-Free Bar, 1.4 oz bar (exp date 11/26/19)
• Chocolate Sea Salt Grain-Free Bar, 1.4 oz bar (exp date 11/28/19)

Members may return these items (or a remaining portion) in the original packaging to the Coop until November 28, 2019. No other proof of purchase is required. Hand product package to a Membership Office staff person only. Staff will double check that the product was impacted by the recall and, if confirmed, issue a cash refund of $4.56 (granola) or $1.64 (bars).

After 11/28/2019, members should contact the manufacturer for a refund: https://purelyelizabeth.com/recallinformation

Patagonia Provisions – Organic Savory Seeds – April 11, 2019

Patagonia Provisions is voluntarily recalling certain varieties of organic gluten-free savory seeds because they may have come into contact with gluten at the manufacturer’s facility.

Varieties being recalled are:

• Patagonia Organic Savory Seeds Mellow Yellow, lot codes: 18235, 18239, 18337, 18338, 19002, 19004, 19008, 19009
• Patagonia Organic Savory Seeds Chipotle Lime, lot codes: 18227, 18228, 18269, 18339, 18340, 19023, 19024, 19030, 19032

Patagonia Provisions is taking this action out of an abundance of caution.

For more information, contact Patagonia Provisions at 415-729-9956

Members may return these products for a full refund until May 23, 2019. After this period, members should contact the manufacturer for a refund. To receive a refund of $2.00 per bag, return the product (or whatever remaining portion) in the original packaging. No other proof of purchase is required. Hand product package to a Membership Office staff person only. Staff will double check that the product was impacted by the recall and, if confirmed, issue a cash refund.

Nature’s Path EnviroKidz Gorilla Munch

February 16, 2019

Nature’s Path has voluntarily recalled specific lots of the following product because the cereal might contain undeclared gluten (wheat or barley).

EnviroKidz Gorilla Munch, 10 oz

UPC: 0 58449 86002 0

Best Before Date: 08/24/2019 or 09/21/2019

You may return the recalled product purchased at the Coop for a full refund. Please return the product (or any remaining portion) in the original packaging to the Membership Office. No other proof of purchase is required.

For more information, contact Nature’s Path at 1-866-880-7284 or ConsumerServices@naturespath.com.

Frito-Lay – Stacy’s Simply Naked Pita Chips – February 4, 2019

Frito-Lay announced a limited voluntary recall of a very small number of 7 1/3 oz. bags of Stacy’s Simply Naked Pita Chips because they may contain undeclared milk ingredients. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product contained inside the recalled pita chips bags.

The recalled products are 7 1/3 oz. bags of Stacy’s Simply Naked Pita Chips that were distributed nationwide and have both a “Use By” date of 23 APR 2019 and a nine-character manufacturing code of “65M127902” listed below the “Use By” date.

No other Stacy’s products or flavors are recalled.

For more details, see the official press release from the FDA.

Any recalled product purchased at the Coop can be returned for a full refund until July 27, 2019. To receive a refund of $2.23 per bag, return the product (or whatever remaining portion) in the original packaging. No other proof of purchase is required. Hand product package to a Membership Office staff person only. Staff will double check that the product was impacted by the recall and, if confirmed, issue a cash refund.

UPDATED – RXBAR  – Chicago, IL – January 15, 2019

Chicago Bar Company, LLC dba RXBAR is voluntarily recalling certain varieties of bars because they may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have peanut allergies run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

Varieties being recalled are:

• RXBAR: Apple Cinnamon, Blueberry, Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Hazelnut, Chocolate Sea Salt, Coconut Chocolate, Coffee Chocolate, Mango Pineapple, Maple Sea Salt, Mint Chocolate, Mixed Berry, Pumpkin Spice
• RXBAR Kids: Apple Cinnamon Raisin, Berry Blast, Chocolate Chip

No other RXBAR flavors or RXBAR products are affected by the recall.

There have been no hospitalizations reported and RXBAR is taking this action out of an abundance of caution.

For more details, see the official press release from the FDA.

Any recalled product purchased at the Coop can be returned for a full refund until July 15, 2019. After this period, members should contact the manufacturer for a refund. To receive a refund of $1.59 per bar, return the product (or whatever remaining portion) in the original packaging. No other proof of purchase is required. Hand product package to a Membership Office staff person only. Staff will double check that the product was impacted by the recall and, if confirmed, issue a cash refund.