MARCH 2006
WEEK ENDING MARCH 4
PRODUCT Smoked Salmon sold under
a variety of brand names including: Gleneagle, Hickory House, Fjord Superior,
Golden Eagle and Imperial Salmon House, Labeled as “Hickory House Smoked Salmon
Skinless Sliced Sides”,
CODE 21664
RECALLING
FIRM/MANUFACTURER Golden Eagle Smoked Foods, Inc., Hialeah, FL
REASON
The product is contaminated with Listeria
monocytogenes based on the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services’ analysis.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 3672
lbs
DISTRIBUTION FL, D.C., MN, NY, CA and PR
PRODUCT Golden Raisins in 7 oz.
and 14 oz. clear plastic bags, Peekay (7 oz.) and Mazur (14 oz.) brands
CODE
Not coded
RECALLING
FIRM/MANUFACTURER Peekay International Inc., Maspeth, NY
REASON The product contains undeclared sulfites (590
ppm)
based on sampling & analysis by the New York State Department of Agriculture
& Markets (NYSDAM).
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN
COMMERCE Unknown
DISTRIBUTION NY
PRODUCT
a) Log House Cherry
Flavored Chips, Net Wt 10 oz. (280g). Ingredients: Sugar,
partially hydrogenated palm kernel oil and/or coconut oil, vanillin and
other artificial flavorings, Red #40 lake, salt, soya lecithin (an emulsifier)
b) Butterscotch Flavored Chips, Net Wt 12
oz (340g). Ingredients: sugar, partially hydrogenated palm kernel and /
or coconut oil, soya lecithin (an emulsifier), natural and artificial
flavoring, salt, caramel color,
yellow #6 and Yellow #5, Blue #2. Chips are packaged under 2 different labels: Log House,
and HyVee,
CODE
a) Lot numbers: 08-05-07; 09-30-06; 09-30-07;
10-03-07; 10-06-06; 10-07-06; 10-18-07; 10-21-06; 10-27-07; 10-28-07;
11-04-06; 11-16-07; 11-28-07; 12-04-04; 12-05-04; 12-09-06; 12-13-06;
b)
Log House brand lot numbers: 01-24-07; 02-12-06; 03-10-07; 06-09-07;
06-10-06; 06-22-06; 08-01-07; 08-03-06; 09-12-07; 09-23-07; 09-28-06;
10-19-06; 10-20-07; 10-21-06; 11-01-06; 11-03-06; 11-04-06; 11-09-06;
11-21-07; 12-14-06; 12-21-07.
HyVee brand lot numbers: 01-03-07; 02-17-07; 03-09-07; 03-01-06; 04-06-06; 04-14-07; 05-10-06;
05-17-07; 06-01-06;
06-09-07; 06-22-06; 06-23-06; 06-24-06; 06-27-07; 07-07-06; 07-21-07;
07-29-07; 08-01-07; 08-03-06; 08-19-06; 08-23-06; 09-02-06; 09-16-06;
09-26-07; 10-11-06; 10-12-06; 10-28-07; 10-01-06; 11-22-06; 11-30-07;
12-06-07; 1-08-06;
12-14-06; 12-21-06
RECALLING
FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Log House Foods, Plymouth, MN\
Manufacturer: Clasen Quality Coatings Inc., Middleton,
WI
REASON Chips contain undeclared
ingredients derived from milk.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN
COMMERCE 27,048 cases
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide
PRODUCT Enfamil Gentlease LIPIL,
a blend of DHA & ARA -Nutrients found in breast milk for babies with
fussiness or gas, milk-based infant formula powder, Iron fortified, partially
broken down proteins, babies 0 - 12 months; powdered infant formula in a 24 oz
(681 gram) can. UPC code case: 3-0087-8693-03-9; can: 3-0087-8693-43-5
CODE
USE BY 1 JUL 07; GNTLELIP BMJ19
RECALLING
FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Bristol Myers Squibb Company,
Evansville, IN
Manufacturer: Mead Johnson Nutritionals, Zeeland, MI, firm
initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON Product contains metal
particles.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 41,464
cans
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide
WEEK ENDING MARCH 11
Classic Delight Initiates Nationwide Recall of Egg Salad on Vienna Bread Sandwiches Because of a Possible Health Risk
Classic Delight, Inc. of St. Marys, Ohio is recalling "Egg Salad on Vienna Bread, Pilot good to go" sandwiches because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems.
The product is labeled under the name "Egg Salad on Vienna Bread, Pilot good to go!", Net Wt. 4.50 oz., with a lot code of 5355. The individual product label identifies the product as distributed by Pierre Foods, Inc, Cincinnati, OH.
The Egg Salad sandwiches were packaged frozen as 12/4.50 oz. sandwiches per case and distributed to Pilot Travel Centers LLC located in the following states: Ohio, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, Oregon, Iowa, Montana, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, Mississippi, Arkansas, West Virginia, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Idaho, Florida, Illinois, Colorado, Georgia, New York, Texas, California, Washington, Arizona and Indiana. The frozen sandwiches are intended to be thawed and sold as a single service item at the Pilot locations.
Consumers who have purchased this product are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-274-9828.
Unilever
United States, Inc., of Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is recalling approximately
560,604 pounds of meatball and pasta products
Unilever
United States, Inc., of Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is recalling approximately
560,604 pounds of meatball and pasta products due to an undeclared allergen (egg
white lysozyme.
The
product labels do not specifically state that egg white lysozyme, an allergen,
is an ingredient.
The following products are subject to recall:
24-ounce bags of “BERTOLLI, MEATBALLS POMODORO & PENNE
with peppers and onions in a tomato basil sauce, Complete Skillet Meal for
Two.” Each label includes the establishment number, “EST. 21340” inside
the USDA mark of inspection. Each label also includes one of the following best
if used by dates: “SEP 14 06,” “DEC 01 06,” “DEC 16 06,” DEC 23
06,” “JAN 04 07,” “FEB 03 07” or “FEB 15 07.”
Undeclared Milk in Maizteca Mexican Bread
215 Washington St. Foods, Inc., d/b/a Maizteca Bakery, 215 Washington St., Newburgh, New York 12550 is recalling 1.5 pound packages of "Maizteca Mexican Bread" due to an undeclared milk ingredient. People who have allergies to milk may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.
The recalled "Maizteca Mexican Bread" comes in an uncoded plastic package. It was sold in New York and Connecticut.
Consumers who have purchased "Maizteca Mexican Bread" should return it to the place of purchase.
FROZEN STUFFED CHICKEN ENTREES MAY BE UNHEALTHFUL Serenade Foods Division, a
Milford, Ind., firm, is recalling approximately 75,800 pounds of
frozen stuffed chicken entrees that may be unhealthful and therefore unfit for
food. The recalled products must be cooked to a minimum internal
temperature of 165 °F.
The following products are subject to recall:
WEEK ENDING MARCH 18
Ho's Trading Inc. Recalls Fortune Star White Fungus
Ho's Trading Inc. recalling Fortune Star White Fungus, because they contain undeclared sulfites.
The recalled Fortune Star White Fungus are packed in 3 oz., uncoded bags. The products were sold nationwide.
Consumers who have purchased Fortune Star White Fungus should return it to the place of purchase.
Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-718-622-2288.
LIPTON CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP RECALLED
Unilever United States, Inc., of
Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is recalling approximately 36,560 pounds of
chicken noodle soup due to an undeclared allergen (milk protein).
The product label does not specifically state that milk, an allergen, is an
ingredient.
The following product is subject to recall:
The product was produced from February 1 through 9, 2006. The product was
sold to retail establishments nationwide and shipped to military bases in the
U.S.
Consumers with questions about the recall should call the Lipton® Chicken
Noodle Soup toll-free recall hotline at (866) 839-7008.
PRODUCT Korica brand Dried Potato, net wt. 7 oz
(200 g), Ingredients: POTATO --- Serving size 1/2 cup (30 g) --- Servings per
container about 6. The product is packed in a heat-sealed plastic bag. The
packaging is labeled partly in English and partly in a foreign language, UPC bar
code # 6 868978 722201
CODE All
products on the market at the time the recall was initiated.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Korica International Inc,
Brooklyn , NY
REASON The product contained undeclared
sulfites (576 ppm) based on sampling & analysis by New York State Department
of Agriculture & Markets.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
Unknown
DISTRIBUTION NY, MA, VA, IL, and
FL
PRODUCT Assorted chocolates packaged in a large, inedible, foil-covered
Easter egg, net weight 5 1/2 oz. , 11 pieces per egg (2 being Peanut Butter
Crunch covered in milk chocolate), 4 eggs/case, UPC #77260 00397. The assorted
chocolates are not individually wrapped or identified. The eggs are packaged 4
per case. Each egg is packaged in a clear plastic box labeled on the front as
Russell Stover Assorted Chocolates and labeled on the back with the ingredient
statement
CODE Z3377, Z3617, Z437,
and Z4577
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm:
Russell Stover Candies, Inc., Kansas City , MO
Manufacturer: Russell Stover Candies, Inc., Cookeville ,
TN
REASON Assorted
Chocolates contain peanut butter, which is not listed in the ingredient
statement of the product.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 4,734/4/5 ½-oz. egg cases
DISTRIBUTION
VA,
AL, TN, SC, TX, IN, FL, NJ, RI, PA, and VT
PRODUCT The 9" Old Fashion Apple Pie is an
in-store baked product that is purchased from Swann's Bakery. The product is
baked at store level and topped with cinnamon streusel, caramel icing, and
walnuts at the in-store bakery. Prior to notification, the product was labeled
using either the manufacturer provided label, and labeled in part, "OLD
FASHIONED APPLE PIE NET WT. 33 OZ” or a label generated at store level using a
Hobart Quantum Scale, labeled in part, "ingles bakery DEEP DISH APPLE PIE 1, 55
oz”. Product is then packaged in a clear plastic container and sold with a 4 day
shelf life
CODE All Old Fashion Apple
Pie with "sell by" date up to and including January 31, 2006
.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Ingles
Market Inc., Black Mountain , NC
Manufacturer: Schwan’s Bakery Inc, Suwanee ,
GA
REASON Product
contains undeclared walnuts.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE Unknown (all affected pies sold before 01/27/2006
DISTRIBUTION AL, GA, NC, SC, TN and VA
PRODUCT DRIED LILY FLOWER, NET WT. 6 oz.(170 g)
--- Product of China, Serving Size 17g --- Serving per container 10 --- The
product is packed in a sealed plastic package labeled in Chinese and English.
UPC bar code # 6 43719 11301 4UPC bar code # 6 43719 11301 4
CODE No coding
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Allied Imports Inc. Brooklyn NY
Manufacturer: Zhong Shan Dragon Trading Co., Ltd., Zhong Shan , China
REASON
The product
contained undeclared sulfites (8329 ppm) based on sampling and analysis by the
New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets.
VOLUME OF
PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 44 cases (100-6 oz. packages per case
DISTRIBUTION NY
PRODUCT SWAD --- BEST TASTE IN TOWN --- DRY DATES --- NET WT. 7 OZ. (200
Gms) and NET WT. 14 OZ. (400 GM) --- PRODUCT OF INDIA , Imported. The product is
packed in a sealed, plastic bag. 20/7 oz. bags per case and 20/14 oz. bags per
case. The 7 oz. bag does not have a UPC code, while the 14 oz. bag has UPC
51179-19180
CODE The bags have no
production code or use by date. The 14 oz. bags have and item #29205
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Raja Foods,
Skokie , IL ,
Manufacturer: Ramdev Exports, Ahmedabad , India
REASON
The product
contained undeclared sulfites (1950 ppm) based on sampling and analysis by the
New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets.
VOLUME OF
PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 282 cases – 7 oz. and 359 cases – 14 oz
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide, Panama and Jamaica
PRODUCT
Sweet Cured Plums, SHUN TAI PRESERVED
FRUITS, Weight: 60 g. The product is stored in a pink cellophane plastic
package. There is a picture of a female face and upper portion of the body.
There are Asian Characters written on the display panel. Ingredients: Prune,
Salt, Sugar, Liquorice, Edible Spice. Validity: One year, UPC code 6 926750
320356
CODE There is
no manufacturing code on the bag.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Walong Marketing Inc, Buena Park , CA
Manufacturer:
Shun Tai Food Co., LTD, Guantang
Chaoan Guangdong , China
REASON Routine sampling by the State of California Department of Health
Services - Food & Drug Branch test results revealed the presence of high
levels of lead in Shun Tai brand Sweet Cured Plums.
VOLUME OF
PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 18 cases 100/60 gram individual packages per
case
DISTRIBUTION CA, NM, AZ, and WA
PRODUCT Pepsi Cola in 12 fl. oz. cans, 24 cans per cube case; UPC 120130 on
can, 120170 on case
CODE Can code:
NOV 13 06 xx:xxBG020863B, case code: NOV 13 06 xx:xxBG020863, Note: xx:xx is the
military time of production.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Pepsi Americas, Inc., Schaumburg , IL
Manufacturer:
Pepsi Americas, Inc., Chicago , IL
REASON The Pepsi Cola has a Chlorine-type odor and a
lighter than normal caramel color due to contamination with cleaning solution.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 9,676 cases
DISTRIBUTION IL, IN, and WI
PRODUCT
Del Rey White Flour Tortillas; all
sizes, the tortillas are packaged 12 tortillas per plastic bag, 40 packs per
case for 5” and 6” tortillas, 24 packs per case for 8 tortillas, and 10 packs
per case for 10", 12", 13" and 14" tortillas; the tortillas are labeled as
follows:
A) Del Rey Tortillas de Harina (5" and 6"), 12 Flour Tortillas, Net
Wt. 12 Oz. (340g), For Soft Shell Tacos, UPC 52771-20001;
B) Del Rey
Tortillas de Harina (8”), 12 Flour Tortillas, Net Wt. 15 Oz. (425g), Fajita
Size, UPC 52771-20003;
C) Del Rey Burritos #2 (10”), 12 Tortillas, Net Wt.
27 oz. (765g), UPC 52771-40001;
D) Del Rey Burritos #3 (12”), 12 Tortillas,
Net Wt. 34 oz. (964g), UPC 52771-00001;
E) Del Rey Burritos #3-1/2 (13”), 12
Tortillas, Net Wt. 42 oz. (1191 g), UPC 52771-50001
F) Del Rey Burritos #4
(14”), 12 Tortillas, Net Wt. 54 oz. (1.534 Kg), UPC 52771-50002,
CODE
All sizes and types of flour tortillas
with the brand name Del Rey and use-by date codes of March 06, 2006 or earlier
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Del Rey Torilleria, Inc.,
Chicago , IL
REASON Consumption of the flour tortillas has
been associated with a series of food borne illness outbreaks among individuals,
mostly children, who complained of stomach pains, vomiting, diarrhea, nausea,
and headaches. These reported symptoms typically occurred very soon after
consuming the flour tortillas and resolved within one day. There does not appear
to be any long-term adverse health effects.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN
COMMERCE 15,431 cases
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide
Frozen Specialties, Inc. Is Recalling Kroger Cheese Pizza Bite Product
Frozen Specialties, Inc. Holland , OH is recalling the following lots of Kroger Cheese Pizza Bites because they contain undeclared soy. The recall applies only to products with a retail UPC Code of 11110-82334 and Sell By dates of FEB 17/07, MAR 03/07, Mar 06/07, Mar 08/07 and Mar 14/07. The Sell By code is printed on each package on the right side of the back panel near the package seal. This recall applies only to Kroger Cheese Pizza Bites packaged in 20.0 oz./40 count retail packages.
The Kroger Cheese Pizza Bites were sold at Kroger, Dillon, King Soopers, Frys, Smiths and Jay C stores and also the Food 4 Less stores in California , Nevada and Chicago area.
Consumers who are allergic to soy are advised not to consume the Kroger Cheese Pizza Bites and return the product to store where purchased for refund. Consumers with questions may contact Kroger's at 800-632-6900.
Pinnacle Foods Group Inc. Is Recalling Brownie Mix
Pinnacle Foods Group Inc. of Mountain Lakes, NJ is recalling a limited production run of Duncan Hines Double Fudge Brownie mix, which was manufactured by a co-packer for distribution by Pinnacle, due to an undeclared ingredient (walnuts). This recall applies only to the following products: "DUNCAN HINES® CHOCOLATE LOVER'S DOUBLE FUDGE BROWNIES" with the lot code listed below, which were sold at Wal*Mart stores located ONLY in the following 12 states: Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Arkansas, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Indiana and Georgia.
These cartons may contain ‘Walnut Brownie' mix rather than the ‘Double Fudge Brownie' mix and could therefore contain nuts not listed on the carton. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to walnuts may run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
Production Code information is as follows:
Retail Carton UPC Code: 6-44209-33247-2
Carton
Description: "DUNCAN HINES® CHOCOLATE LOVER'S DOUBLE FUDGE
BROWNIES"
BEST IF USED BY code located on bottom of carton:
JAN-09-07
This announcement applies only to the "DUNCAN HINES® CHOCOLATE LOVER'S DOUBLE FUDGE BROWNIES and does not apply to any other Duncan Hines products sold by Wal*Mart in the above 12 states.
Consumers with questions may contact the Company at 1-800-554-5680.
WEEK ENDING MARCH 25
Brach’s Confections, Inc. Recalled For Undeclared Almonds in Sam’s Choice™ Belgian Milk Chocolate Bars
Brach's Confections, Inc. of Dallas, Texas is recalling a limited production lot of Sam's Choice Belgian Milk Chocolate Bars, because they may contain undeclared almonds.
Sam's Choice Belgian Milk Chocolate Bars are distributed by Wal-Mart stores nationwide.
The Sam's Choice Belgian Milk Chocolate bar is a 7 ounce (200 gram) bar wrapped in a purple paper outer wrap. The upper right corner of the back panel of the bar displays a "Best By:" marker featuring code D2551A2 December 20, 2006.
Consumers who have purchased a Sam's Choice Belgian Milk Chocolate Bar with this code date are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-283-6303.
PRODUCT WHOLE FOODS MARKET WHOLE
CATCH***SMOKED TROUT***LEMON-PEPPER- GARLIC***HOT SMOKED***8oz. 227g, Bar Code
#99482 41183. Product packaged in plastic
CODE Batch # 10724701
RECALLING
FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Whole Foods Market, Austin, TX
Manufacturer:
Spence & Co.,
Ltd., Brockton, MA
REASON Trout
is contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN
COMMERCE 64 cases of 8 units each, total 512
units
DISTRIBUTION CA, CO, MA, FL, PA, NY, NV, NJ, KY, VA, MD, DC,
and NC
PRODUCT
a) DON CHEPE brand Queso
Amarillo De Freir, Yellow Cheese, varying weights (1 lb., 5 lbs.
7.5 lbs.
20 lbs.), For Frying & Snacking, Aged 60 days or more, Ing: Cultured
Milk,
Enzymes, Salt. The cheese is packaged in shrink-wrapped plastic
b) DON CHEPE brand Queso Blanco De
Freir, White Cheese,
varying weights (1 lb., 5
lbs., 7.5 lbs., 20 lbs.), For Frying & Snacking, Aged 60 days or more,
Ing: Cultured Milk, Enzymes, Salt,
The cheese is packaged in shrink-wrapped Plastic
CODE All date codes
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER New
York Dominican Cheese Factory, Bronx, NY
REASON The
cheese was made from unpasteurized milk and not properly aged based on New York
State Department of Agriculture and Markets' investigation and analysis.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 7,394.5
lbs.
DISTRIBUTION NY
PRODUCT Great Value brand Dark
Red Kidney Beans, Net Wt. 15.5 oz
CODE Lot DBENF
best by 10/20/07
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Morgan Foods, Inc.,
Austin, IN
REASON Cans labeled as Dark Red Kidney Beans actually
contain Great Northern Beans.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 2,160
cans
DISTRIBUTION AZ and OK
DRIED BEEF PRODUCTS MAY CONTAIN LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES
Pamex
Spice is recalling approximately 100 pounds of
dried beef products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
and/or Salmonella
The products subject to recall are one-pound packages of "La Lorenita
Dried Beef."
The products were distributed to retail establishments in San Antonio, Texas.
Consumers with questions about the recall may contact company Sales
Manager Julio Esparza at (210) 787-1800 or 011 52 614 142 3689.
North Country Spring Water, Ltd. Recalls Entire Production of Bottled Water Products Due to Potential Health Concerns
North Country Spring Water, Ltd. of Port Kent ( Essex County ) New York is recalling all of its bottled water products because the bottled water may be contaminated with total coliform bacteria and diatoms (algae).
North Country Spring Water, Ltd. bottled water products were distributed wholesale in New York , Vermont and New Jersey where the bottled water was sold to consumers through retail stores and direct delivery.
Due to the fact that production date codes were omitted from the bottled water containers, all bottled water products with the New York State Health Department certification number 078( NYSHD Cert. #078 ) are being recalled. Bottled water products with the following labels and container sizes are associated with NYSHD Cert. #078 (Note: This recall is only associated with those labels that bear the NYSHD Cert. #078 ):
Consumers who have purchased bottled water products with the NYSHD Cert. #078 are urged to return the bottled water to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact the company at (518) 834-9400.