Ho's Trading Inc. Recalls Home Special Health Soup Recipe (Dry Mix)

Ho's Trading Inc Brooklyn, NY is recalling Home Special Health Soup Recipe (Dry Mix) because it contains undeclared sulfites. 

The recalled Home Special Health Soup Recipe (Dry Mix) is packed in a 5.3 oz. uncoded plastic container, and is the product of China. The product was sold nationwide.

Consumers who have purchased Home Special Health Soup Recipe (Dry Mix) should return it to the place of purchase. 

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-718-622-2288.

• One-pound packages of "MAVERICK RANCH BEEF FRANKS, 6 SKINLESS FRANKS." Each package bears a "sell by" date of "2/14/07," "2/21/07" or "2/28/07."
• One-pound packages of "MAVERICK RANCH BUFFALO FRANKS, 6 SKINLESS FRANKS." Each package bears a "sell by" date of "12/27/06," "1/3/07," "1/10/07," "2/14/07," "2/21/07" or "2/28/07."
• Five-pound packages of "BEEF FRANKS, PRODUCT CODE MF55-0606-15." These products were packaged on "12/09/06."

Each package bears the establishment number "EST. 1106" inside the USDA mark of inspection. The sausage products were distributed to retail and institutional establishments in Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Jersey, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee
and Utah.

Consumers and media with questions about the recall should contact company President Rick Rue at (303) 295-6400 ext. 302.

WEEK ENDING JANUARY 13

Product(s) Recalled: Cooked ham
Production Dates/Identifying Codes: Produced December 4, 5, and 6, 2006.
The product subject to recall is the following:

• 12 pound 5.5 oz (5.g kg) packages of "Jamon Original FUD Mexicano de corazon" cooked ham products.

Each package bears "TIF 158" inside the S.A.G.A.R.P.A. Mexico mark of inspection.
Problem/Reason for Recall: The product is misbranded because it may contain poultry which is not declared on the label.  
Importer of Record:
Sigma Foods, Inc.
110 Cypress Station Dr., Suite 202
Houston, TX 77090

PRODUCT 7-Eleven Smoked Turkey & Jack Cheese on Cracked Wheat Bread with Southwest Mayonnaise in 8.4 oz, clear, flexible plastic packaging, 
CODE Handmade On Wednesday 1011 and Handmade On Thursday 1012
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Fresh Grill Foods, LLC, Santa Ana, CA
REASON The product contains undeclared anchovies (a sub-ingredient of the dressing used in making the sandwiches).
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 1,960/8.4 oz. sandwiches
DISTRIBUTION CA

PRODUCT Carnival Crunch, 0.75 oz.; UPC #76500 72132, Item #7213215, SCC, CODE Code #100-76500-72132-2.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Franklin Connections LP, El Paso, TX, REASON Snack mix was mislabeled as "gluten-free" when it contained wheat flour, which was listed as an ingredient.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 6,642 cases
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide

PRODUCT Spearmint Flavor, Spray Dried
CODE Lot number: 70280013
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Todd, A.M., Co., Kalamazoo, MI
REASON Spearmint flavoring contains wire fragments.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 10,750 pounds
DISTRIBUTION IL, and Internationally

PRODUCT Genesis Today Goji 100 Liquid Dietary Supplement 4 oz. and 32 oz. bottles; UPC Code 83448 00060 (4oz.) and 83448 00056 (32oz.), 
CODE Lot number: 0234F6 (4 oz.), Lot number: 0228F6 (32 oz.) and Lot number: 0273D6 (32 oz.)
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Genesis Today, Inc., Austin, TX
Manufacturer: Celmark Hydroceuticals, Orlando, FL. 
REASON Product contains undeclared Sulfites.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 17,292 bottles
DISTRIBUTION FL, NC, PA, VA, and Canada

WEEK ENDING JANUARY 20

PRODUCT Classic Oatmeal Big Batch Homestyle Cookies, Archway, 13.75 ounce packages, 
CODE Date code: 'Best Before Jan 11 07 AX'.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Archway & Mothers Cookie Co., Ashland, OH,
Manufacturer: Archway & Mothers Cookie Co., Ashland,OH. 
REASON The cookies contain tree nuts (walnuts), but the product label indicates only that the products may contain traces of peanuts and tree nuts.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 299 cases/34/13.75 ounce packages per case
DISTRIBUTION States East of the Mississippi River

PRODUCT Llano and Nature's Partner brands Fresh Mexican Cantaloupes, packed in cardboard boxes, labeled in part as Llano and Nature's Partner Cantaloupes, 
CODE Pending
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Rio Vista Ltd., Rio Rico, AZ,
Manufacturer: S.P.R. De. R.I. Santaine, Sonora, Mexico. 
REASON Sample analysis by the FDA found the product contaminated with Salmonella.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 62,640 cartons
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide and Canada

PRODUCT Crunchmaster Toasted Sesame Crunchy Oven Baked Rice Crackers; Net Wt.3.5 oz. plastic tray with plastic film wrapper; UPC 8 53358 00045 7. The affected packages of toasted sesame crackers were sold exclusively at Costco Stores in a cardboard sleeve 6-pack containing 3 packages of toasted sesame crackers and 3 packages of artisan four cheese crackers. The 6-pack sleeve is labeled as Crunchmaster Rice Crackers *** Artisan Four Cheese *** Toasted Sesame *** 6 Pack *** New Wt 21 oz. (1 lb 5 oz) (595 g) *** UPC 8 53358 00046 4, 
CODE Best Before JUN 08 2007 B
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER TH Foods Inc., Loves Park, IL
REASON Some of the packages of Crunchmaster Toasted Sesame Rice Crackers actually contain Crunchmaster Artisan Four Cheese Rice Crackers which contain milk products that are not declared on the sesame cracker ingredients statement.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 2,680 packages in 893 6-packs
DISTRIBUTION TX and WA

Tastefully Simple Issues Recall for Undeclared Sulfites in Dried Tomato and Garlic Pesto Mix

Tastefully Simple is recalling all codes of its 3-ounce jar of Dried Tomato & Garlic Pesto Mix (item #209106) and its Dried Tomato & Garlic Pesto Mix sample packets (item #209704) because they contain sulfites, which are not declared on the label. This recall applies to the 3-ounce plastic jar sold after February 6, 2006. The 1.8-ounce glass jar and samples sold prior to that date are not affected.

All product being shipped from today forward will be correctly labeled to reveal the presence of sulfites.

Consumers are urged to call 1.888.759.2907 between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm CST Monday through Friday for more information, as well as for a full refund, credit or replacement.

WEEK ENDING JANUARY 27

Lesley Elizabeth Inc. Issues Recall on Undeclared Sulfites in products containing Sun dried Tomatoes

Lesley Elizabeth Inc. is recalling all codes of the following products which are sold nationwide in retail stores and are marketed under the brand names "Lesley Elizabeth Inc", "Lizzie's Kitchen", "Attrezzi", "Bangma", "Doms", "Liebmans", "Robies", "Savory", "Smoke & Fire", "Sociale", "Trade Winds", "Urban Villa", "Westborn Markets", "Wonderful", and "Good Spirits" because they contain undeclared sulfites.

All products being shipped from today forward will be correctly labeled to reveal the presence of sulfites or the formula will be altered to remove the Sun dried Tomatoes. The products included in this recall are:

• Chunky Guacamole in 8oz. and 225 ml. jars
• Garden Vegetable Seasoning in 8oz., 125 ml. and 225 ml. jars
• Brown Basmati Rice in 8 oz. tubes with a sample bag of Dried Tomato Seasoning included in the tube.
• Short Brown Rice in 1.28oz. tubes with a sample bag of Garden Vegetable Seasoning included in the tube.
• Pasta For Two Dried Tomato in 1.28oz. tubes with a sample bag of Dried Tomato Seasoning included in the tube.
• Pasta For Two Garden Vegetable in 1.28 oz. tubes with a sample bag of Garden Vegetable Seasoning included in the tube.
• Dried Tomato Pesto in 4oz. jars.
• Sundried Tomato Dipping Oil in 8.5oz., 10oz. and 12oz. bottles.

Customers with other concerns are urged to call us at 1-800-684-3300 between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm EST Monday through Friday.

Elegant Gourmet Issues Recall on Undeclared Milk in Elegant Sweets Chocolate Cream Truffles

Elegant Gourmet Inc. of Woodinville, WA is recalling all packages of Elegant Sweets Chocolate Cream Truffles because they contain undeclared milk. 

The recalled Chocolate Cream Truffles were distributed nationwide in retail stores and through mail orders.

The Chocolate Cream Truffles are packaged in three different styles/sizes. One is a round, brown and beige box, tied with a brown ribbon, net wt. 8.8-oz (246 grams). The second one is in a pink and white box tied with a pink ribbon, net wt. 3-oz (85 g) and is part of the Valentine's Day Collection in the catalog. The third style/size is a red velvet heart shaped box with a red ribbon and white roses tied on top, net wt. 4.5-oz (128 g). Individual product containers are not coded.

Consumers who have purchased Elegant Sweets Chocolate Cream Truffles are urged to return them to Elegant Gourmet for a full refund. 

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-425-814-2500.

Iowa Firm Recalls Frankfurters Due To Possible Underprocessing

• Two-pound vacuum-packed packages of "SUPREME KOSHER, FAMILY PACK CLASSIC FRANKFURTERS MADE WITH BEEF & CHICKEN."
• One-pound vacuum-packed packages of "SUPREME KOSHER, CLASSIC FRANKFURTERS MADE WITH BEEF & CHICKEN."

PRODUCT Ocean Delight Frozen Cooked Lobster Meat, Product of Canada. Packed 6 x 2 lb units/case. 12 lb (Product not labeled for retail sale),
CODE Lot number: 05346
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Orion Seafood, Portsmouth, NH
Manufacturer: Madelimer, Inc., Quebec, Canada. 
REASON Product is contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 177 cases
DISTRIBUTION CA, IL and MN

PRODUCT World's Finest Chocolate 1 lb Chocolate Fudge. The product is shipped in a lidded tin, 15 tins per case/carton. The product is sold through fund raiser opportunities, 
CODE Lot numbers: 6226, 6228, 6229, 6234, 6235, 6236, 6242, 6244, 6248, 6249, and 6250
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Asher Chocolates, Souderton, PA, REASON Fudge contains mold.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 20,842 units
DISTRIBUTION IA

NEW YORK FIRM RECALLS PORK DUMPLING AND WON-TON PRODUCTS

Water Lilies Food, Inc., an Astoria, N.Y., firm, is recalling approximately 77,730 pounds of pork dumpling and won-ton products due to an undeclared allergen (egg whites.

The product labels fail to list egg whites, a potential known allergen. 

The following products are subject to recall:

• 20-ounce packages of “Pork & Vegetable (Chi Chai), KIMBO DUMPLING, SỦI CẢO (CẢI CHI CHAI & THIT HEO), 26-30 PCS.” Each label bears the establishment number “EST. 21465” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each package also includes one of the following codes: “MWAWETG,” “MWAWSTG,” “MWAATTG,” “MWAAWTG,” “MWAAATG,” “MWAAGTG,” “MTWWGTB,” “MTWWBTB,” “MTWWETB,” “MTWWSTB” or “MTWAATB,”

• 20-ounce packages of “Pork & Mushroom, KIMBO DUMPLING, SỦI CẢO (NẤM RƠM & THIT HEO), 26-30 PCS.” Each label bears the establishment number “EST. 21465” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each package also includes one of the following codes: “MTWTLTB,” “MTWTOTB,” “MTWTNTB,” “MTWTGTB,” “MTWTETB” or “MTWTSTB.”

• 20-ounce packages of “Pork, Shrimp & Leek, KIMBO DUMPLING, SỦI CẢO TÔM VÀ HẸ, 26-30 PCS.” Each label bears the establishment number “EST. 21465” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each package also includes one of the following codes: “MTWTSTB,” “MTWWTTB,” “MTWWWTB,” “MTWWATB,” “MTWWLTB” or “MTWWNTB.”

• Eight-ounce packages of “KIMBO, WON-TON PORK & VEGETABLE, 15 PCS.” Each label bears the establishment number “EST. 21465” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each package also includes one of the following codes: “MTWWETB,” “MTWWSTB” or “MTWAATB.”

• Eight-ounce packages of “KIMBO, WON-TON PORK & SHRIMP, 15 PCS.” Each label bears the establishment number “EST. 21465” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each package also includes one of the following codes: “MWAWWTG,” “MWAWATG,” “MWAWLTG,” “MWAWOTG,” “MWAWNTG,” “MTWTLTB,” “MTWTSTB,” “MTWWTTB,” “MTWWWTB,” “MTWWATB,” “MTWWLTB,” “MTWWNTB,” “MTWWGTB” or “MTWWBTB.”

• Eight-ounce packages of “KIMBO, WON-TON PORK, SHRIMP & YELLOW CHIVE, 15 PCS.” Each label bears the establishment number “EST. 21465” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each package also includes one of the following codes: “MTWTOTB,” “MTWTNTB,” “MTWTETB” or “MTWTSTB.”

The dumpling and won-ton products were produced between December 11, 2006 and January 23, 2007, and were shipped to distribution centers in New Jersey. 

Consumers and media with questions about the recall should contact company Plant Manager Peter Lee at (718) 777-8899.  

E.D. Smith & Sons, LP Issues a Recall on Undeclared Milk in Wegmans Fat Free Garden French Dressing

E.D. Smith & Sons, LP of Seaforth, Ontario, Canada is recalling 16 ounce bottles of "Wegmans Fat Free Garden French Dressing" because they may contain undeclared milk. 

The recalled "Wegmans Fat Free Garden French Dressing" was distributed in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia and Maryland in retail stores.

The product comes in a 16 ounce, clear plastic bottle. Wegmans Fat Free Garden French Dressing, bearing the UPC 77890 81871 and is marked with best before date code of AUG 22 07 (This code is followed by a 4-digit military time stamp). The code is located on the back of the neck label. This is the only date code affected.

Consumers who have purchased 16 ounce packages of "Wegmans Fat Free Garden French Dressing" bearing the UPC 77890 81871 and is marked with best before date code of AUG 22 07 are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

  Consumers with question may contact the company at 1-519-527-0610.

PASTA SALAD MAY BE CONTAMINATED 

Garden Leaf Foods, a Gardena, Calif., firm, is recalling approximately 1,591 pounds of pasta salad with chicken that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The following product is subject to recall:

12-ounce plastic containers of "TRADER JOE'S, Serves 2, Spicy THAI STYLE PASTA SALAD, with chicken breast." Each label bears the establishment number "P-21252" inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each package bears a "Sell-by" date of "1-25-07."

The products were produced on Jan. 19, 2007 and distributed to retail establishments in Arizona, California, Nevada and New Mexico.

Consumers and media with questions about the recall should contact company President Krikor Bilanjian at (310) 767-1173.

Oregon Firm Recalls Smoked Hams Due To Possible Underprocessing 

Hill Meat Co., a Pendleton, Ore., establishment, is recalling approximately 1,080 pounds of smoked ham due to possible underprocessing.

The following product is subject to recall:

Nine-pound vacuum-sealed packages of "HILL MEAT COMPANY, OUR PREMIUM BLACK FOREST, FULLY COOKED SMOKED HAM, WITH NATURAL JUICES." Each label bears the establishment number, "EST. 9201" inside the USDA mark of inspection and the "Sell-by" date "032607." Each case bears the code "32503" or "32505."

The hams were produced on December 22, 2006 and were shipped to retail establishments and institutions in northern California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington.

Media and consumers with questions about the recall should contact company General Manager Nicole Sorensen at (541) 276-7621.

Arkansas Firm Recalls Ground Beef  

The Natural State Meat Co., a Batesville, Ark., firm, is recalling approximately 4,240 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7

The products subject to recall include:

• Various sized bags (between one- and 25- pounds) of "Meacham Packing Company, HAMBURGER."
• Various sized bags (between one- and 10-pounds) of "Meacham Packing Company, Beef Ground Chuck."

Each package bears the establishment number “Est. 10692” inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The ground beef products were produced on various dates between January 19 and 26, 2007 and were distributed to retail establishments and institutions in Independence County, Arkansas.

Consumers and media with questions about the recall should contact company Co-owner Eric Mohlke at (870) 793-7541.

Vitalabs, Inc. Issues Recall on Undeclared Dairy Content in Egg Protein Powder

Vitalabs, Inc. of Jonesboro, GA is voluntarily recalling all containers of Egg Protein Powder in Vanilla, Chocolate and Strawberry flavors marketed under the following brand and product names: Vitalabs' Chocolate Ultra Egg Protein Powder (Jonesboro, GA), Jay Robb's Egg White Protein (Carlsbad, CA) , Bellissima Egg Protein (Des Moines, IA), Body by Todd Egg Protein (Columbus, Ohio), Classic Anatomy Gym Mix A Meal (Leonville, LA), Coad Egg White Protein (Monroe, GA), Desert Burn Egg Protein (Gainsville, GA), Fitness Systems Egg Protein (Sinking Spring, PA), Hannon Health Systems Albumin Isolate (Ozark, AL), Lanny's Albumin Isolate (Enterprise, AL), Len Rossi Egg Protein (Brentwood, TN), Miracle II Now Egg Protein (Goldsboro, NC) , NCP Miracle, Inc. Egg Protein (Kenly, NC), Apple A Day Egg Protein (Elijay, GA), Mother Nature's Market Egg Protein (Tucker, GA), Nutrition World Egg Protein (Chattanooga, TN) ,Return To Eden Egg Protein (Atlanta, GA) and Olympia Egg Protein (Lawrenceville, GA) because they contain undeclared dairy content. 

The recalled Egg Protein Powder were distributed nationwide in retail stores and through internet sales.

All three flavors of the Egg Protein Powder were packaged in four different sizes. One is a 1250CC white plastic bottle, net weight 1 lb. (454 grams). The second is a 2000CC white plastic bottle, net weight 2 lbs., (907 grams). The third is a 2 gallon white plastic bucket, net weight 6 lbs., (2,722 grams). The fourth is a 4” x 5” silver single-serving packet, net weight 30 grams.

Consumers, wholesale customers, and distributors who have purchased Egg Protein Powder under the above brand and product names are urged to contact Vitalabs, Inc. for further instructions by one of the following means:

In the Metro Atlanta Area: 770-478-0006
Outside the Metro Atlanta Area: 1-800-241-3017
Email: Sales@Vitalabs.com
Fax: 770-478-7373