Cedar’s Mediterranean Foods Inc.

Warning LetterClosed

Mr. Charles L. Hanna President and CEO Cedar’s Mediterranean Foods Inc. 50 Foundation Ave Ward Hill , MA 01835-6926 United StatesFEI 3000717728Issued Feb 11, 2022Office of Human and Animal Food Operations East – Division 1

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Issue DateFeb 11, 2022

Product TypeFood & Beverages

StatusClosed

Closeout LetterAug 8, 2022

Letter Details

Firm: Cedar’s Mediterranean Foods Inc.
Location: Mr. Charles L. Hanna President and CEO Cedar’s Mediterranean Foods Inc. 50 Foundation Ave Ward Hill , MA 01835-6926 United States
FEI Number: 3000717728
Country: United States
Issue Date: February 11, 2022
Issuing Office: Office of Human and Animal Food Operations East – Division 1
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Status: Closed
Closeout Letter: August 08, 2022

Summary

Cedar's Mediterranean Foods Inc. was warned for misbranding Cedar's Organic Mediterranean Hommus, which was labeled with incorrect ingredient declarations and failed to declare tree nuts (pine nuts) as a major food allergen in violation of section 403(w) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The violation occurred when an employee performed an unauthorized label changeover, applying the Organic Everything Hommus label—which contained pine nuts—to the Mediterranean Hommus product without updating the allergen declarations. The company recalled the affected product in October 2021 and implemented corrective actions including employee retraining, disciplinary action, and a new label reconciliation program that FDA planned to verify during its next facility inspection.

Cedar’s Mediterranean Foods Inc. FDA Warning Letter, February 11, 2022