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.”

The products were produced on various dates in September 2005, December 2005, January 2006 and February 2006 and sold to retail establishments nationwide.

National Custom Packaging, Inc., a Castroville, Calif., establishment (Est. 21340) serves as the co-packer for Unilever United States, Inc.’s Bertolli brand products and packaged these products subject to recall.

Consumers with questions about the recall should call the Bertolli toll-free recall hotline at (866) 837-7592.

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: 


The frozen stuffed chicken entrees were distributed to retail establishments nationwide.

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact the company Consumer Hot Line at (866) 873-7589.

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.