MARCH 2007

WEEK ENDING MARCH 3

PRODUCT Lucky Doll Brand Frozen Tuna Steaks, 6oz. vacum packed, Labeled: ''*** TUNA (Thunnus albacares) 6 oz *** Packed for: CROCKER & WINSOR SEAFOOD, INC. *** PRODUCT OF INDONESIA ***''. They were further packed in a cardboard carton labeled in part as ''*** LUCKY DOLL BRAND PRODUCED BY: PT. DHARMA SAMUDERA FISHING INDUSTRIES, Tbk INDONESIA *** WILD CAUGHT PRODUCT OF INDONESIA NET WT: 10 Lbs ***'', 
CODE All lot codes
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Crocker & Windsor, Boston, MA,
Manufacturer: PT Dharma Samudera Fishing Industries TBK, Jakarta, Indonesia. 
REASON Product contains elevated levels of histamine.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 399 cases
DISTRIBUTION CA, CT, DE, LA, KS, MA, MO, NC, NM, NY, PA, and VA

• 6-ounce packages of "Oscar Mayer/Louis Rich Chicken Breast Strips with Rib Meat, Southwestern Seasoned."
• 6-ounce packages of "Oscar Mayer/Louis Rich Chicken Breast Strips with Rib Meat Grilled."
• 6-ounce packages of "Oscar Mayer/Louis Rich Chicken Restaurant Style Breaded Chicken Breast Strips."
• 6-ounce packages of "Oscar Mayer/Louis Rich Chicken Breast Strips with Rib Meat Italian Style."
• 6-ounce packages of "Oscar Mayer/Louis Rich Oven Roasted Chicken Breast Cuts with Rib Meat."
• 6-ounce packages of "Oscar Mayer/Louis Rich Chicken, Honey Roasted Chicken Breast Cuts with Rib Meat."
• 12-ounce packages of "Oscar Mayer/Louis Rich Chicken Breast Strips with Rib Meat Grilled."
• 12-ounce packages of "Oscar Mayer/Louis Rich Chicken Breast Strips with Rib Meat Southwestern Seasoned."

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Kraft Consumer Response at 800-308-1841.

Nevada Firm Recalls Semi-Boneless Ham Steaks for Possible Listeria Contamination

First Quality Sausage, a Las Vegas, Nev., firm, is recalling approximately 930 pounds of semi-boneless ham steaks that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

• 20-pound boxes of "FIRST QUALITY SAUSAGE, INC., SEMI BNLS, HAM STEAK, WATER ADDED." Each box bears the establishment number "EST. 18789" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The ham steaks were produced on Feb. 14, 2007 and were distributed to institutions in Carson City, Las Vegas and Reno, Nev.

Consumers and media with questions about the recall should call company Owner Donald Gehrig at (702) 399-7675.

Update on Peanut Butter Recall

The ConAgra plant in Sylvester, GA, sent bulk Peter Pan peanut butter to its plant in Humboldt, TN. The three brands described below are part of the original Peter Pan recall. These brands have been recalled and are no longer being sold. However, some consumers may still have these products in their home.

Consumers who have any of the products listed below should discard them. Individuals who are not sure if the purchased product contains the recalled peanut butter topping should contact the store where the product was purchased.

The bulk peanut butter was used to make the following toppings:

• Sonic Brand Ready-To-Use Peanut Butter Topping in 6 lb. 10.5 oz cans. Sonic outlets used the topping until 2/16/07, when the product was recalled.
  The topping was used in the following Sonic products:
  - Peanut Butter Shake
  - Peanut Butter Fudge Shake
  - Peanut Butter Sundae
  - Peanut Butter Fudge Sundae

• Carvel Peanut Butter Topping in 6 lb. 10 oz. cans. Carvel used the topping until 2/16/07, when the product was recalled.
  The topping was used in the following Carvel ice cream products:
  - Chocolate Peanut Butter
  - Peanut Butter Treasure
  - Peanut Butter & Jelly
  - Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Sundae Dasher
  - Any other customized products containing the Peanut Butter Topping, including peanut butter flavored ice cream in ice cream cakes

• J. Hungerford Smith Peanut Butter Dessert Topping in 6 lb. 10 oz. cans: This topping may be used by retail and restaurant outlets throughout the United States but is not available for direct purchase by the public.

Recall Status and More Information

ConAgra informed the public that it is recalling all Peter Pan peanut butter and all Great Value peanut butter beginning with product code 2111. The company's recall extends to products made since December 2005.

Simply Fresh Fruit Inc. Announces the Recall of Fresh Cut Fruit Trays 

Simply Fresh Fruit Inc. is recalling Simply Fresh Fruit Fresh Cut Fruit trays dated with sell by date 022607 due to possible salmonella contamination. On February 23, Simply Fresh Fruit Inc. was notified by Castle Produce that cantaloupe shipped by Castle to Simply Fresh Fruit Inc. on February 16 was subject to a recall due to possible Salmonella contamination.

The cantaloupe was processed into 2,250 trays of five-pound fresh cut fruit and distributed by Costco throughout Los Angeles metropolitan areas. Costco was notified on February 23 and the product was removed immediately from sale; there have been no reported illness from consumption of this product and the product is now out of code. The recall is for trays labeled "Simply Fresh Fruit Fresh Cut Fruit Tray" with a sell by date of 2-26-07. 

Customers who may have uneaten trays with the 2-26-07 code date may arrange for the return of the product for a full refund by calling Simply Fresh Fruit at 323-586-0000.

Tyson Fresh Meats, a Wallula, Wash., firm, is recalling approximately 16,743 pounds of ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7

The products subject to recall include:

• 60-pound boxes containing six 10-pound chubs of "ROUND, COARSE GROUND BEEF, 85/15." The box end also bears a label with the establishment number "Est. 9268" as well as a "BEST BEFORE OR FROZEN BY" date of "03/08/07" and packaging date "02/16/07."

WEEK ENDING MARCH 10

PRODUCT Tan Tan Tofu Panda Flavor Soybean Juice in 64 fluid ounce opaque plastic containers ***Best if used within 3-5 days of opening***
CODE All lots, there are no lot numbers or expiration dates on the product label.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Tan Tan Tofu, Westminster, CA, 
REASON Product contains undeclared peanuts.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 720
DISTRIBUTION CA

PRODUCT Garden Greens GojiSplash Goji Berry juice drink active polysaccharaide, Super antioxidants, helps support youth and vitality. Dietary supplement 30 servings/30 fl oz. (900 mL) plastic bottle, TC# A5821002, item N6004, UPC 3504606004,
CODE All lots that fail to declare sulfites as an ingredient.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Windmill, West Caldwell, NJ,
Manufacturer: Celmark Hydroceuticals, Orlando, FL. 
REASON Undeclared sulfites at a level of 10.8 ppm were found during product testing.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 39,836 bottles, 30 fl oz. each
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide

"JERMUK" BRAND MINERAL WATER MAYBE EXPOSED TO ARSENIC

The products were distributed nationwide. The following products are being recalled:

Importers Direct Wholesale Company Los Angeles, CA is recalling the product with labels that read: "Jermuk Sodium Calcium Bicarbonate and Sulphate Mineral Water".  The product is additionally labeled as “Bottled by ARPI Plant, Republic of Armenia” and “Exclusive US importer and distributor: Importers Direct Wholesale Co., Los Angeles, CA”.

Kradjian Importing Company, Glendale, CA is recalling the product with labels that read: "Jermuk, Natural Mineral Water Sparkling". The product is additionally labeled as “Bottled by Jermuk Group CJSC” and “Sale Agent Kradjian Importing Co. Inc.” in Glendale, CA

Cibo Specialty Foods Issues a Recall on Potential Botulism Risk Associated with Specific Lots from Eight Varieties of Dal Raccolto Brand Olives

Cibo Specialty Foods, a division of Colavita USA, L.L.C. of Linden, N.J., is recalling the following olive products sold under the "DAL RACCOLTO" brand. Immediately stop using the product. Testing of the products in question has revealed that specific products had pH and water activity that exceed the levels necessary to control botulism. 

• DAL RACCOLTO "Italian Colossal Olives," Lot G062, packed in 4.18 lb. glass jars.
• DAL RACCOLTO "Natural Cerignola Olives," Lot G062, packed in 4.18 lb. glass jars.
• DAL RACCOLTO "Black Cerignola Olives, " Lots G009 & G066, packed in 2.5 kg tins.
• DAL RACCOLTO "Red Cerignola Olives," Lot G046, packed in 4.18 lb. glass jars.
• DAL RACCOLTO "Green Cerignola Olives," Lot G062, packed in 4.18 lb. glass jars.
• DAL RACCOLTO "Baresana Olives," Lot G198, packed in 11 lb. plastic tubs.
• DAL RACCOLTO "Nocellara Olives," Lots G216 & G217, packed in 11 lb. plastic tubs.
• DAL RACCOLTO "Calabrese Olives," Lot G198, packed in 11 lb. plastic tubs.

The items are packed in 4.18 lb., 2.5 kg, and 11 lb. -size containers, and are sold primarily to the foodservice trade (e.g. restaurants, restaurant distributors and other foodservice institutions). Any establishments or individual consumers that may have purchased any of these products should discard them immediately even though the product may appear to be normal. You cannot tell if the product harbors botulism by sight, taste or smell.

For further information about the recall, please contact Mickey Colombo, Sales Manager at Cibo Specialty Foods at (718) 967-6858, or Joseph R. Profaci, V.P. of Colavita USA at (908) 862-5454.

Flora Foods Recalls "Cerignola" Olives Because of Possible Health Risk

Flora Foods of Pompano Beach, Florida, is recalling its 25oz jars of "Cerignola Olives" because they have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled.

The recalled "Cerignola" olives were distributed in Florida, Georgia and upstate New York in retail stores.

The product comes in a 25 oz, clear glass jar marked with LOT #G080 stamped on the label.

Consumers who have purchased 25 oz jars of "Cerignola" olives are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 954-785-3100.

Frito-Lay Issues Recall of 2 oz. Bags of Fritos Original Corn Chips in 2 States Due to Undeclared Milk and Wheat

Frito-Lay announced the recall of 92 cases (5,520 bags) of 2 oz. bags of Fritos Original Corn Chips. This lot is marked as Fritos Original Corn Chips but may contain Fritos Chili Cheese Flavored Corn Chips. 

This product has been distributed only in Texas and Louisiana. The affected packages have been distributed to vending machines and food service operations.

The only affected packages are 2 oz. bags of Fritos Original Corn Chips that have a freshness date of May 8 located on the upper right hand side of the package and with a 10 digit code number of 62730483692, 62730483592 or 62730483992, which appears immediately beneath the freshness date.

Consumers with any product of the lot code and package size noted above can return product to point of sale or can contact Frito-Lay Consumer Affairs at 1-800-352-4477.

Update on Peanut Butter Recall-Week Ending March 10

As a follow-up to the recent Salmonella outbreak linked to peanut butter, ConAgra has extended their recall of all Peter Pan peanut butter, and all Great Value peanut butter beginning with product code 2111, including peanut butter toppings, back to October 2004. 

Consumers who have purchased any of the products since October 2004 should discard them. 

Continental Mills Issues Recall on Undeclared Egg in GFS Buttermilk Pancake Mix

Continental Mills, Seattle, WA is recalling 2976, 5 lb. boxes of GFS Buttermilk Pancake Mix UPC #93901 24580 because they may contain undeclared egg. 

GFS Buttermilk Pancake Mix was distributed since January 2007 to the following states through Gordon Food Service, Inc. (GFS) delivery and GFS Marketplace stores: Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Florida, Pennsylvania, and Kentucky.

The recalled GFS Buttermilk Pancake is packaged in a 5 lb. cardboard box with the code date printed on the top flap. The code dates involved have the first six digits KB6313 and KB6314.

Customers who have GFS Buttermilk Pancake Mix with either of these codes should destroy the product and bring their receipt back to the GFS Marketplace store for a full refund. 

Contact Continental Mills at 1-800-426-0955 Monday through Friday 8:00-5:00 PST for additional information.

Washington Firm Recalls Summer Sausage Due To Undeclared Allergen

Hempler Foods Group, a Ferndale, Wash., firm, is recalling approximately 5,084 pounds of summer sausage due to the presence of an undeclared allergen, hydrolyzed sodium caseinate (milk protein)

• 16-ounce packages of "RESER’S FINE FOODS, Premium BEEF SUMMER SAUSAGE, Natural Smoke Flavoring Added." Each label bears the establishment number "EST. 6410" inside the USDA seal of inspection. Each package also bears a "Sell by" date of  "3/13/07," "3/18/07," "4/25/07," "5/16/07," "6/16/07" or "8/27/07."

Media with questions about the recall should contact the Premium Brand Holdings President George Paleologou at (604) 656-3133.

Safeway Recalls Bread in Parts of California and Nevada

Safeway Inc. announced it is recalling several of its private label bread products sold at Safeway and Pak ’n Save stores in Northern California and Northwest Nevada. The products may contain wire fragments from production machinery. The recall does not affect products sold at the Company’s Vons or Pavilions stores.

The recall affects the following products with "Best Before" dates up to and including March 17, 2007. (Example: Mar 17)

The recall also affects the following products with "Best Before" dates up to and including March 15, 2007. (Example: Mar 15)

The "Best Before" date can be found on the plastic closure. The UPC number can be found on the bottom panel of bread bag. Customers who purchased these products in Northern California or Northwest Nevada can return the bread to their local store for a full refund.

WinCo Foods Recalls Bread in California and Nevada

  WinCo Foods announced that it is recalling several bread products packaged under the Cascade Pride label and sold at its WinCo Foods stores in California and Nevada. The Cascade Pride products, manufactured for WinCo Foods by Safeway Inc., may contain wire fragments from production machinery. The recall does not affect WinCo Foods stores in Washington, Oregon, or Idaho.

The recall affects the following products with a "Best Before" date of March 15, 2007.

The "Best Before" date can be found on the bread bag's plastic closure. The UPC number can be found on the bottom panel of the bread bag. Customers who purchased these products may return the products to their local store for a full refund.

WEEK ENDING MARCH 17

PRODUCT Gingerbread cookies under two separate labels: Elegant Sweets and Sweet Williams Hand Decorated Gingerbread Boy, Elegant Gourmet. Gingerbread Boy Cookies, 3 oz. cookies, packaged in clear shrink-wrap then packed in a clear cello bag and closed by a twist tie; 12 cookies/case, 
CODE Individual cookies are not coded. Code on master carton only - 126048, QCCBOY3, ECBOY
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Elegant Gourmet, Inc, Woodinville, WA
REASON Cookies contain eggs as an ingredient, but the labeling on the product did not reveal the presence of eggs.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 51,857/3 oz. cookies
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide

PRODUCT Organic amaranth, Grain, 100% Organic, Triple Washed/Cleaned, Net Weight 25 lb (11.35 kg), 
CODE Lot Number: BN-16
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: United Natural Foods, Inc., Chesterfield, NH, 
Manufacturer: Quinoa Foods Company, La Paz, Bolivia.
REASON Product may contain corroded ferrous materials.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 421 bags (25 lbs)
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide

Gretchen's Shoebox Express Issues a Recall for Tuna and Garden Salad Mixer, Sold Exclusively to Amtrak

Gretchen's Shoebox Express of Seattle, WA is recalling packages of Tuna & Garden Salad Mixer, because it may contain undeclared Soybeans (edamames). 

Tuna & Garden Salad Mixer was distributed solely for sale onboard Amtrak Cascade trains running between Eugene, Or. and Vancouver B.C. with stops in-between. Product is packaged in a clear 3-compartment plastic container, identified by a large red label on top, stating Gretchen's Shoebox Express, with a code date label on the bottom bearing the Enjoy by 3-16-07 date and prior dates.

Consumers who have purchased Gretchen's Shoebox Express Tuna & Garden Salad Mixer are urged to return it to the place of purchase for full refund.

  Consumers with questions may contact Gretchen's at 206-623-8194.

Ben & Jerry’s Issues a Recall for Country Peach Cobbler Ice Cream: Peach Ice Cream With Cinnamon-Sugar Shortbread Pieces & A Peach Swirl

Ben & Jerry's is recalling 250,000 pints of its Ben & Jerry's Country Peach Cobbler Ice Cream: Peach Ice Cream with Cinnamon-Sugar Shortbread Pieces & a Peach Swirl ("Country Peach Cobbler"), because it contains undeclared wheat. The following date codes: Jan 23, 2008; Jan 24, 2008; Feb 8, 2008; Feb 9, 2008 of Country Peach Cobbler are subject to the recall. The date code is found on the bottom of the pint.

Country Peach Cobbler was distributed nationwide and reached consumers through retail stores.

If consumers have a Country Peach Cobbler pint dated Jan 23 2008, Jan 24 2008, Feb 08 2008 and Feb 09 2008 (printed on the bottom of the pint), they should discard the ice cream and send the base of the empty container back to Ben &Jerry's for a full refund:

Ben & Jerry's
Consumer Response Department
Country Peach Cobbler Refund
30 Community Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403

For any questions, consumers are asked to call 1-877-995-4716

MDA Issues Consumer Advisory on Potato Salad

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has issued an advisory for consumers to avoid eating selected lot codes of Coborn's, Cash Wise and Midwest Pride potato salad sold at stores in Minnesota and six other states due to concerns that the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.

The product in question was sold in two forms:

• Prepackaged 1 lb product containers carrying the lot number 7057018A sold under three labels, "Midwest Pride," "Coborn's," and "Cash Wise." The "Midwest Pride" product has an expiration date of April 2, 2007 and the "Coborn's" and "Cash Wise" product has an expiration date of March 9, 2007.
• Deli-packed product sold under the lot codes of 7057018A and 7057026B from February 27, 2007 to March 16, 2007, in 89 stores in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Michigan and Nebraska. A full list of the stores is included with this release and is available on the MDA website at http://www.mda.state.mn.us/.

Consumers should return to the store of purchase any recalled product for a full refund.

Consumers who believe they may have become ill after eating the recalled product should contact their health care provider and the Minnesota Foodborne Illness Hotline toll free number at 1-877-366-3455. For more details about the withdrawn product, call DBC Food Safety Coordinator Kim Kockler at 320-203-6352.

WEEK ENDING MARCH 24

PRODUCT Frozen, blanched green beans in 50 lb. poly lined cardboard boxes, Valley Pakt brand. Label states: 1/50 lb.
CODE Day code: 121406, Product ID number: 205050004408
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Bybee Foods, LLC, Pasco, WA.
REASON The product may be contaminated with puncture vine fruit which can pose a physical hazard due to its sharpness.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 645/50 lb. boxes
DISTRIBUTION CA

Harry London Candies and Macy's Issue Recall on Frango® Cheggs Chocolate and Chocolate-Covered Egg-Shaped Candies

Frango® Cheggs branded Mint Chegg, Double Chocolate Chegg, Marshmallow Chegg, Peanut Butter Chegg, Caramel Chegg and Toffee Chegg Egg confectionary Products are being recalled. They contain egg product (egg whites) and milk, which have not been disclosed on their labels. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs, egg whites, or milk run the risk of a serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume the Products. The Products may also contain corn starch, dextrose, Red #40, Yellow #6, and Blue #2. The Products were sold at Macy's Department Stores. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date.

The Products are packaged in 4 and 8 ounce packages and have one of the following bar code numbers on them:

The following bar coded number candy products contain undeclared egg products (egg whites):

The following bar coded number candy products contain undeclared egg products and milk:

The Companies will also issue an alert through The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (http://www.foodallergy.org/). Consumers with the allergies identified in this Alert should avoid contact with, and consumption of, the Product, and have it destroyed by a non-allergic person. Consumers with questions may call toll-free 1-800-321-0444 Monday through Friday 8:30 am-5:00 EDT and ask for customer service.

WEEK ENDING MARCH 31

PRODUCT Knorr Caldo con sabor de Pollo Chicken Flavor Bouillon Peso Neto/Net Wt. 2.5oz (72 grams) Unilever UPC 4800171162 on carton Note: Cases are marked Knorr FIsh Flavor Bouillon, UPC 4800171167 and may contain properly labeled carton of Knorrs Fish flavor Bouillon
CODE Best if Used BY Date of Mar 17 2007
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Unilever United States, Inc., Englewood, NJ.
Manufacturer: Unilever de P.R. (Arecibo Plant), Arecibo, PR. 
REASON Containers labeled as chicken bouillon actually contain fish bouillon with cod powder as an ingredient.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE Approximately 400 cartons
DISTRIBUTION MD, NY, NJ, FL, ME, RI and MA

PRODUCT Diet Coke, 2 liter plastic bottles packed 12 per case, UPC Bar Code: 0 496630 6, 
CODE MAR0507NH C 2300-0039
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Coca Cola Enterprises Inc, Atlanta, GA, 
Manufacturer: Coca Cola New England Division, Needham, MA. 
REASON Product may contain undeclared sugar.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 2,000 cases
DISTRIBUTION CT and MA

PRODUCT
a) Donuts - Betsy Ross Family Bakeries brand, 6 Chocolate Donuts in box
with clear plastic window, Net Wt 12 OZ, UPC 72220 022081, 
b) Donuts - Betsy Ross Family Bakeries brand, 6 Old Fashioned in box
with clear plastic window, Net Wt 12 OZ, UPC 72220 22080, 
CODE a) and b) Sell by dates of JAN 30 FS through FEB 7 FS;
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Franz Seattle – Weller (formerly Gai), Seattle, WA,
REASON Label claims whey as an ingredient, however fails to declare that milk was the source of the whey.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE Chocolate – 351 boxes, Old Fashioned – 657 boxes
DISTRIBUTION WA, OR, ID and WY

PRODUCT Avian-Rx™ tablets, Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals * Dietary Supplement * Bullet Proof Your Immune System * 45 tablets 500mg, Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 5015 B Unity Drive, Norcross, GA 30871, sold over-the-counter, labeled to contain a combination of herbal ingredients for use as an immune support booster. The primary ingredients (per tablet) listed on the product's labeling include the following: star anise extract, shikimic acid, and hypericum perforatum. The product's labeling recommends a dosage of 3 tablets for 10 days, followed by 1 tablet daily; manufactured January 2006. UPC of: 8 57084 00079 8, 
CODE Lot # 06202044, expiration January 2009
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Hi Tech Pharmaceuticals, Norcross, GA, 
REASON Dietary Supplement makes unapproved drug claim that it can prevent Bird Flu and also fails to label one of its ingredients, star anise, properly.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 2,331 bottles containing 45 tablets per bottle
DISTRIBUTION CA, MD, SD and TX

Kraft Foods Global, Inc., a Kirksville, Mo., establishment, is recalling approximately 1,800 pounds of bacon due to insufficient cooling during processing..

The following product is subject to recall: 

• 12-ounce packages of "OSCAR MAYER 30% LOWER FAT, CENTER CUT BACON." Each label bears the establishment number "EST. 537V" inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each package also bears the statement, "best when used by 24 May 2007 A."

Southeast Asian Foods Recalls Fish Paste, Fish Ball and Fish Cake Products

SOUTHEAST ASIAN FOODS of San Francisco, CA is recalling its Fish Paste, Fish Ball, and Fish Cake products, because they may contain undeclared Liquid Egg White. 

Products were distributed in Northern California through restaurants, supermarkets and retail stores in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Chiu Chow Fish Paste and Chiu Chow Fish Ball were packed in a clear five pound plastic bag; Chiu Chow Fish Paste in the forty pound plastic gallon bucket and 14 oz. clear plastic cup; Chiu Chow Fish Ball in 14 oz. vacuum plastic bag; and Chiu Chow Fish Cake in 7 oz. and 13 oz. vacuum plastic bag.

Consumers who have purchased all SOUTHEAST ASIAN FOODS Fish Paste, Fish Ball, and Fish Cake brand are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with question may contact the company at 1-415-822-2070.

Nationwide Recall of Cerignola, Nocellara and Castelvetrano Olives 

Charlie Brown di Rutigliano & Figli S.r.l, in Bari Italy, is recalling Cerignola Olives, Nocellara Olives and Castelvetrano Olives from distribution because they have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium that can cause a life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled.

The recalled olives were distributed to wholesalers, who then distributed them nationally to restaurants and retail stores.

This recall covers all sizes of cans, glass jars and pouches of Cerignola Olives, Nocerella Olives and Castelvetrano Olives containing codes beginning with the letter "G" followed by 3 or 4 digits under the following brands: Borrelli, Bonta di Puglia, Cento, Corrado's, Dal Raccolto, Flora, Roland and Vantia.

Consumers who have purchased these types of olives are urged to visit their retailer to determine if the olives are from Charlie Brown di Rutigliano & Figli S.r.l. If they are the recalled products you will be issued a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 011-039-080-7839073 (phone), or charliebrownbari@yahoo.com (e-mail).

Guida's Milk and Ice Cream Recalls Guida Label Lowfat Chocolate Half-Pint Containers 

Guida's Dairy of New Britain, Connecticut is voluntarily withdrawing from the market the following product:

These products are being recalled because they may contain a presence of food grade sanitizer.

These products were distributed in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts.

Customers with questions may contact Guida's Dairy at 800-832-8929 ext. 550.

Undeclared Milk in Certain Healthy Corner Foods Salads and Sandwiches

Healthy Corner Foods Inc, d/b/a Healthy Corner Foods, 6005 16th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11204 is recalling certain Chicken and Turkey Salads; and Turkey, Turkey Salad and Chicken Salad Sandwiches due to undeclared milk ingredients. People who have allergies to milk may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

The recalled Corner Foods Salads and Sandwiches were sold in New York City and New Jersey. The following varieties of sandwiches are included in the recall:

• Vegetarian Turkey Sandwich – 6oz., Plastic film wrapped – All codes
• Vegetarian Turkey Salad Sandwich – 6oz., Plastic film wrapped – All codes
• Vegetarian Chicken Salad Sandwich – 7oz., Plastic film wrapped – All codes
• Vegetarian Chicken Salad Sandwich on Whole Wheat Pita – 6oz., Plastic film wrapped – All codes
• Vegetarian Turkey Salad – 6.5oz., Plastic container – All codes
• Vegetarian Chicken Salad – 6.5oz., Plastic container – All codes

Consumers who have purchased the affected Healthy Corner Foods Salads and/or Sandwiches should return them to the place of purchase.

Undeclared Milk in Lorenzo's Brand Mexican Breads

Acapulco Bakery, Staten Island, New York 10310, is recalling packages of "Lorenzo brand Conchas de Sabor Vainilla, Cuernitos de Canela, Hojaldras, Croissant and Sweet Mexican Bread" varieties due to an undeclared milk ingredient. 

The recalled "Lorenzo brand Conchas, de Sabor Vainilla, Cuernitos de Canela, Hojaldras, Croissant and Sweet Mexican Bread" varieties come in an uncoded plastic bag, lacking a weight declaration. It was sold in New York, Connecticut, New Jersey and Virginia.

Consumers who have purchased any "Lorenzo brand Conchas, de Sabor Vainilla, Cuernitos de Canela, Hojaldras, Croissant and Sweet Mexican Bread" variety should return it to the place of purchase.