APRIL 2007

WEEK ENDING APRIL 7

Greenleaf Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Lemon Bars

Greenleaf of Port Townsend, Washington is recalling 16 - Lemon Bars, because they may contain undeclared Milk as an ingredient. 

Lemon Bars were distributed solely to one retail store in Port Townsend, Washington for sale to consumers. Product is not packaged and therefore not coded. The Lemon Bars are sold individually at the retail store's counter.

Consumers who have purchased Green Leaf Lemon Bars are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. 

Consumers with questions may contact Green Leaf at 360-379-0989.

PRODUCT Kellogg brand Pop-tarts, Frosted Blueberry, 14.7 ounce carton of 8; UPC 3800031010, 
CODE Best if used before AUG27 07 CPC3
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Kellogg USA Inc, Battle Creek, MI,
Manufacturer: Kellogg Co, Muncy, PA.
REASON Some Blueberry Pop-Tart cartons contain another product, Hot Fudge Sundae Pop-Tarts. The Hot Fudge Sundae Pop-Tarts contain milk, while the label of the Blueberry Pop-Tarts does not list milk as an ingredient.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 35,520 cartons
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide

PRODUCT KEFENG BEWTICH DRIED PINEAPPLE, NET WT: 90g. Ingredients: Orange Peel, Hawkthorn, Lemon, Greengage, Honey Essence, Citric acid, Saccharin --- Standard No.:Q/QXRF01-2000; Standard Record Code: QB/445221 67 248 --- --- Exp.: 18 months; Pro. Date: At the seal. --- UPC barcode - 6 926544 984887 --- Please note that product label is also in Chinese language. Product is packaged in a plastic bag, 
CODE Illegible coding
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Korica International Inc. Brooklyn, NY, 
Manufacturer: Jie Dong Qu Xi Rui Feng Honeg Fruits Factory; Add: Green Industry Garden Jiedong Guangdong (One of the Ten Famous development areas), China. 
REASON The product contained undeclared sulfites (771.6 ppm) based on sampling & analysis by New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets. The product also contains undeclared tartrazine, certifiable as FD&C Yellow #5.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCEUnable to be determined
DISTRIBUTION DC, FL, IL, MA, NY, PA, and VA

PRODUCT Krisp-Pak brand Fresh Fruit, containing cut mixed fruit packaged in 4 ounce, 8 ounce and 1 pound clear plastic cups, 3 pound tubs and 2ฝ pound, 4ฝ pound and 5 pound trays. Four ounce cups are labeled in part ***may contain cantaloupe, honeydew & red grapes***. Cups, tubs and trays are labeled in part ***may contain honeydew, watermelon, cantaloupe, pineapple, strawberries and seedless grapes*** and further labeled in part ***Krisp-Pak brand, 
CODE All codes with expiration before 11/30/06.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Krisp-Pak Company Inc., Norfolk, VA, 
REASON Packages of fresh cut fruit products may be contaminated with the bacterium, Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 1,001 cases
DISTRIBUTION VA and NC

PRODUCT Chocolate Cream Truffles, Elegant Sweets brand, in 3 different types/sizes of packaging, Elegant Gourmet, Woodinville, WA. Packaging includes: a round, brown and beige box, tied with a brown ribbon, net wt. 8.8-oz (246 grams) case code ESTRUF; a pink and white box tied with a pink ribbon, net wt. 3-oz (85 g) case code VPBOX07 and is part of the Valentine''s Day Collection in the catalog; 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) case code ZFAOVBOX, 
CODE Individual containers are not coded. All packages are subject to recall. ESTRUF - Case code for round, brown and beige box, tied with a brown ribbon. VPBOX07 - case code for pink and white box tied with a pink ribbon, part of the Valentine's Day Collection in the catalog. ZFAOVBOX - case code for the red velvet heart shaped box with a red ribbon and white roses tied on top.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Elegant Gourmet, Inc., Woodinville, WA.
REASON Product contained ingredient (whey) derived from milk, but label did not identify the ingredient source as required.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 4,622 boxes
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide

PRODUCT
a) Baby Basics by Albertson's Pop-Ups; 160 count; UPC #41163 25036
(unscented) and #41163 25035 (scented), 
b) Baby Wipes (Dollar General); 80 and 240 counts; UPC #71287 85966 (80 ct.) and #41163 85967 (240 ct.); distributed by Dolgencorp, Inc. (Dollar General),
c) Food Lion Baby Wipes; 400 count; UPC #35826 06288, 
d) Hannaford Pop-Ups Baby Wipes; 80 and 160 counts; UPC #41268 12183
(80 ct. unscented), #41268 12185 (80 ct. scented), #41268 13280
(160 ct. unscented) and #41268 13279 (160 ct. scented), 
e) H-E-B baby; 240 ct.; UPC #41220 16806 (unscented) and #41220 16805
(scented), 
f) American Fare Clean Cloths; 80 ct.; UPC #72000 117140; and Little Ones
Premium Wipes, 400 ct., UPC #72000 14537; made for Kmart Corporation,
g) Kroger Comforts Baby Wipes; 160 and 400 ct.; UPC #11110 36170
(160 ct. unscented), #11110 36169 (160 ct. scented), #41260 33452 (400 ct.
unscented) and #41260 33451 (400 ct. scented), 
h) Long's Baby Wipes; 160 Count.; UPC #12333 (unscented) and #41163 25035 (scented),
i) Meijer Drybabies; 240 and 400 counts; UPC #19283 51472 (240 ct. unscented) and #19283 51474 (400 ct. scented), 
j) Publix Premium Baby Wipes; 80, 160 and 320 counts; UPC #41415 04467
(80 ct. unscented), #41415 05667 (80 ct. scented), #41415 08167
(160 ct. unscented), #41415 08067 (160 ct. scented), #41415 08267
(320 ct. unscented) and #41415 08367 (320 ct. scented), 
k) Pure'nGentle Baby Wipes; 160 ct.; UPC #71287 85646 (unscented)
and #71287 85631 (scented); manufactured by Rockline Industries,
l) Member's Mark Moist Wipes Pop-Ups; 740 count; UPC #81131 90060,
m) Stater Bros. Baby Wipes; 80 Count; UPC #74175 04955, 
n) Equate Pop-Ups; 80 and 160 counts; UPC #71287 85975 (80 count tub),
#71287 85978 (80 count refill); #71287 85641 (160 count bag),
o) Parent's Choice Premium Baby Wipes; 240 and 400 counts;
UPC #71287 85823 (240 count), #71287 858778 (400 count);
imported for Wal-Mart Canada Corp., 
p) Wegman's Baby Wipes; 80 and 240 counts; UPC #77890 63623
(80 count unscented), #77890 31414 (240 count scented), 
q) Western Family CozyCare; 160 count; UPC #15400 07263, 
r) Teddy;s Choice Soft Touch Quilted Baby Wipes; 240 count;
UPC #60383 74456 (unscented) and #60383 74457 (scented),
s) Option+ Supreme Baby Wipes; 80 count; UPC #71290 00226,
t) Simply Kids Baby Wipes; 160 count; UPC #82795 00030 (unscented)
and #82795 00029, 
u) Safeway Pop-Ups; 80, 160 and 400 counts; UPC #58200 79259
(80 ct. unscented), #58200 79240 (160 ct. scented) and #58200 79224
(400 ct. unscented),
CODE All codes from 06233 to 06253 (Julian dates corresponding to product produced Aug 21, 2006 to Sept. 10, 2006).
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Rockline Industries, Springdale, AR, 
REASON The product may be contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 194,924 units
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide and Canada

PRODUCT
a) Earth's Best Organic 2 Wholesome Breakfast Apple Peach Barley.
The product is sold in a 4.5 oz glass jars. The individual jars have a
UPC code 23923-20220,
b) Earth's Best Wholesome Breakfast Variety Pack. This variety pack
contains 12 jars of baby food, four of which are 4.5 oz glass jars of the
Apple Peach Barley. The UPC code on the variety pack is 23923-20295,
CODE
a) PF6J14 NP (with an additional 4 numbers representing time)
EXP 14 SEP 08 A;
b) The Apple Peach Barley jars within the variety pack are coded PF6J14 NP
(with an additional 4 numbers representing time) EXP 14 SEP 08 A
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Hain Celestial Group, Inc., Melville, NY
Manufacturer: Bay Valley Foods, LLC, Pittsburgh, PA. 
REASON ph of baby food product is not adequate to control for growth and toxin formation by Clostridium botulinum.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 250,920 jars
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide

PRODUCT 365™ Everyday Value Kalamata Olive Tapenade, 8.12 oz. UPC Code 99482-41757,
CODE Lot # BB 14/09/2009
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Whole Foods Market, Austin, TX, 
Manufacturer: Intercomm Foods S.A., Larissa, Greece.
REASON Product may contain glass fragments.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 32,551 jars
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide

PRODUCT Little Debbie snacks, Nutty Bars, wafers with peanut butter, 2 bars per individual package. Packaging: Big Pack, 12 twin packs, 24 bars, 12 twin packs, net wt. 25.2 oz. (1lb 9.2 oz) 714g; 12 bars, twin wrapped, net wt. 12 oz. (340 g); and net wt 3 oz (85g) - vending machine pack, 
CODE Multi-pack carton, 12 oz package: Mar 31 07, 01302091; April 01 07, 01302093; April 01 07, 01312091; April 01 07, 01312092; April 02 07, 02012091; and April 02 07, 02012092 Multi-pack carton, 25.2 oz package: Mar 31 07, 01302101; Mar 31 07, 01302102; and Apr 01 07, 01302103 Vend pack: April 01 07, 01312101
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER McKee Foods Corporation, Collegedale, TN,
REASON Product was manufactured with peanut paste component that was found to contain metal particles.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 2,661 cases
DISTRIBUTION NC, VA, GA, MD, OH, and IL

PRODUCT Peanut Paste in unlabeled bulk tankers, 
CODE Tanker #101 (01/29/2007 and 01/31/2007), Tanker #102 (delivered 02/01/2007) Tanker #103 (01/30/2007), Tanker #104 (01/30/2007) Tanker #106 (02/01/2007 and 02/02/2007)
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Peanut Processors, Inc., Dublin, NC,
REASON Product may contain metal fragments.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 7 tankers (322,000 lbs)
DISTRIBUTION NC, TN, and VA

PRODUCT Glacier Valley brand Spring Water, Item #41554, and Le Alpi brand Spring Water, Item #41555, packed in 3 oz. plastic cups with foil lids. 120 cups per case, 
CODE Glacier Valley brand Spring Water and Le Alpi brand Spring Water are identified with the Lot Code: E0077 A1 printed on outer case, and the Expiration Date: 01/06/09. An additional lot code of Glacier Valley brand Spring Water identified with the Lot #E-0567 B2 printed on the outer case has also been recalled by this firm. This product has the labeled Expiration Date: 02/24/09.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Country Pure Foods Inc., Akron, OH, 
Manufacturer: Country Pure Foods, Inc., Ellington, CT. 
REASON Laboratory analysis indicate bromate levels in excess of Federal limit of 10 ppb.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 1,829 cases x 120 cups per case
DISTRIBUTION NJ, NY, IL, and GA

PRODUCT Pedia Sure with Fiber and FOS, enteral formula, Vanilla Flavor, CODE 49304RE, use by 1Feb2008
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Ross Products Division Abbott Laboratories, Columbus, OH., 
Manufacturer: Ross Products Division Abbott Laboratories, Casa Grande, AZ. 
REASON PediaSure with Fiber and FOS, Enteral Formula does not meet label claim for micronutrients – choline and 1-carnitine.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 289 cases/24/8 oz metal cans per case
DISTRIBUTION AZ and CA

Energy Club, Inc. Issues Recall for Healthy California Mix and Raisin Nut Mix

Energy Club, Inc., of Pacoima, California is recalling their Healthy California Mix, packaged in 4 ounce (UPC#01952) and 7 ounce (UPC#21952) pillow bags with header labels, and Raisin Nut Mix, packaged in 3 ounce (UPC#00964) and 7.25 ounce (UPC#01964) pillow bags with header labels, sold primarily through various convenience stores nationwide, due to the presence of undeclared sulfites. 

Consumers who have purchased any of these packaged treats should return them to the place of purchase. Energy Club, Inc. has added the statement "Contains Sulfur Dioxide” to its ingredient list on its Healthy California Mix, packaged in 4 ounce and 7 ounce bags, and its Raisin Nut Mix, packaged in 3 ounce and 7.25 ounce bags.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-688-6887.

Harry & David Issues Recall for Dark Chocolate Clusters The Ultimate Walnut Cherry Caramel Indulgence for Undeclared Peanuts And Cashews

Harry & David Operations Corp., of Medford, Oregon, is recalling approximately 65 - 6 oz. boxes of Dark Chocolate Clusters The Ultimate Walnut Cherry Caramel Indulgence because they may contain undeclared peanuts and cashews.People who have an allergy to peanut or cashew products run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Harry & David is recalling all Dark Chocolate Clusters The Ultimate Walnut Cherry Caramel Indulgence boxes with a "Best Before" date of 071123. These products are: 6 oz. paperboard boxes with a folded over top. The boxes are green and cream striped. The "Best Before" date is printed in black ink and located below the Nutrition Facts panel on the back of the box.

These products were distributed throughout the United States through Harry and David Stores since March 15, 2007. Sales of this product have ceased.

Consumers are requested to return product to the place of purchase for a full refund. 

Consumers with questions about the recalled product may phone the Customer Service division at 800-345-5655, 24 hours a day..

WEEK ENDING APRIL 14

PRODUCT Tanimura & Antle, Sysco, Cross Valley Brand Whole Head Iceberg Lettuce in plastic wrap, in 24 and 30 count corrugated cardboard boxes and returnable plastic containers/cartons, 
CODE Lot number: 142598, Product numbers: 0105, 0116, 0126, 42400, 42605, 42804, 42806, 42810, 42819, 42830, 42841
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Tanimura & Antle, Inc., Salinas, CA., 
REASON The product may be contaminated with Salmonella.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 11,755 cartons
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide and Internationally

PRODUCT Old World Style Ragu Marinara 100% Natural 1 lb 10 oz (26 oz.) glass jar with UPC 3620000400
CODE Best if used by Sep 20 2008
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Unilever United States, Inc., Englewood, NJ
Manufacturer: Unilever Foods Inc., Owensboro, KY., 
REASON Jars labeled as Old World Style Marinara Sauce contained another product, Old World Style Pasta Sauce, Flavored with Meat. The Sauce Flavored with Meat contains cheese (milk allergen) which is not listed on the Old World Style Marinana sauce label.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 1000 jars
DISTRIBUTION AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA and WV

PRODUCT Dole cantaloupes, 40 pound cartons with 9, 12, or 15 cantaloupes per carton, 
CODE Product packed January 25, 26 and 27, 2007. Cartons have a thirteen digit number on a white tag pasted to the carton; the tenth digit is a 2.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Dole Fresh Fruit Co., Westlake Village, CA,
Manufacturer: Tropifresh De Costa Rica S.A., Guanacaste, Costa Rica. 
REASON The product is contaminated with Salmonella.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 6,104 cartons
DISTRIBUTION NY, OH, WI, MI, PA, GA, AL, MA, MD, and Canada

PRODUCT Giant Eagle Egg Free Pasta Ribbons, packaged in 12-oz. film bags, 12 bags/case, UPC 30034 04596, 
CODE BEST BY 011809Y2
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: American Italian Pasta Company, Kansas City, MO.
Manufacturer: American Italian Pasta Company, Columbia, SC. 
REASON Some of the Egg Free Pasta Ribbon bags contained a different product, Fine Egg Noodles. The Find Egg Noodles contain eggs, while the label of the Egg Free Pasta Noodles does not list eggs as an ingredient.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 90/12/12-oz. package cases
DISTRIBUTION PA, OH, WV, and MD

PRODUCT Avian-Rx™ tablets, Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals * Dietary Supplement * Bullet Proof Your Immune System * 45 tablets 500mg, 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, UPC of: 8 57084 00079 8, CODE Lot # 06202044, expiration January 2009; manufactured January 2006
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

PRODUCT Diabeticine Dietary Supplement Blood Product Support, Ortho-Molecular Blend, 60 capsules, Dr. Theo’s Cellular Health,
CODE All lots on the market at the time of the recall
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Techmedica Health Inc., Grand Rapids, MI.,
REASON The product is an unapproved new drug because the therapeutic claims on the firm’s web site establish that the product is promoted for use in the cure, mitigation treatment or prevention of disease (diabetes).
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE Not available
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide

PRODUCT
a) Bulk Krinos brand Myzithra Ripened Hard Grating Cheese
packaged in 2-lb. balls, 6 per case, Product of Greece.
Imported by Les Aliments Krinos Foods Inc., NY, Quebec, Canada,
and, Ontario, Canada,
b) Cut and wrapped Krinos Imported Myzithra cheese, cut and wrapped
in random weight packages weighing approximately 4.5-7-oz. each,
CODE
a) 6/20/2006 Sell by 6/28/2007 lot #2; 7/3/2006, Sell by 6/28/2007 lot #2;
7/4/2006, Sell by 6/29/2007 lot #2;
b) Sell by dates of 10/24/2006, 10/31/2006, 11/7/2006, 11/14/2006, 11/20/2006, 12/6/2006, 12/27/2006, 12/31/2006, 1/2/2007, 1/7/2007, 1/8/2007, 1/9/2007, 1/16/2007, and 1/21/2007
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Swiss-American Inc., Saint Louis, MO.,
Manufacturer: Karalis S.A. Milk Industry of Epirus, Arta, Greece. 
REASON The product was prepared, packed, or held under unsanitary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth based on high levels of E. coli in the product.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 3/6/2-lb. ball cases and 615.59 lbs. of random weight cut pieces
DISTRIBUTION IN, LA, MO, IL, KS, MS and TN

McNeil-PPC, Inc. is recalling LISTERINE AGENT COOL BLUE Plaque-Detecting Rinse Products

McNEIL-PPC, Inc. (the "Company") is recalling all lots of the GLACIER MINT™ and BUBBLE BLAST™ flavors of LISTERINEฎ AGENT COOL BLUE™ Plaque-Detecting Rinse after the Company determined that the preservative system is not adequate against certain microorganisms. The Company is recalling all bottles of AGENT COOL BLUE™ Plaque-Detecting Rinse, an estimated 4 million, from both retailers and consumers.

The Company conducted a thorough assessment and concluded that the risk of illness in healthy individuals following use of this product is very low. However, there could be a significant health risk to individuals with weakened or suppressed immune systems. 

The recall affects all existing bottles of AGENT COOL BLUE™ Plaque-Detecting Rinse. Consumers should discontinue using and properly discard the product, and may obtain a full refund through calling the Company's toll free consumer line 1-888-222-0249 and mailing in the back label, including the UPC code. Additional information can be found at the product website http://www.agentcoolblue.com/.

Minnesota Firm Recalls Sausage Products

Earle of Sausage, a Willernie, Minn., establishment, is recalling approximately 330 pounds of ready-to-eat sausage products that may contain Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxin.

The following products are subject to recall:


The sausages were produced between Jan. 12 and March 29, 2007 and were distributed through gas stations primarily in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area.

Consumers and media with questions about the recall should contact company Plant Manager Brian Neuser at (651) 633-1601.

Health Risks of Potentially Contaminated Olives

Olives are made by Charlie Brown di Rutigliano & Figli S.r.l, of Bari, Italy  are being recalled by the manufacturer because they may be contaminated with a deadly bacterium, Clostridium botulinum. C. botulinum can cause botulism, a potentially fatal illness.

The olives should not be eaten alone or in other foods, even if they do not appear to be spoiled. Consumers should discard these products or return them to the point of purchase. If in doubt, consumers should contact the retailer and inquire whether its olives are part of the recall.

The olives are sold under the following brands: Borrelli, Bonta di Puglia, Cento, Corrado's, Dal Raccolto, Flora, Roland and Vantia, and have codes that start with the letter "G" and are followed by 3 or 4 digits. All sizes of cans, glass jars and pouches of Cerignola, Nocerella and Castelvetrano type olives are affected.

Charlie Brown di Rutigliano & Figli S.r.l, initiated a recall of these olives on March 27, 2007. The recalled olives had been distributed to wholesalers, who have marketed them nationally to restaurants and retail stores.

Harry & David Expands Its Recall

Harry & David Operations Corp., of Medford, Oregon, is recalling approximately 2000 boxes of candies because they may contain undeclared nuts, including peanuts, almonds, pecans, walnuts and cashews. 

Harry & David is recalling all lot codes of these products. These products are in: 6 oz. paperboard boxes with a folded over top. The boxes are striped in several color variations.

Sales of these products have ceased. The candies were produced and packaged by a third party vendor and distributed throughout the United States through Harry and David Stores beginning March 2007.

Consumers are requested to return product to the place of purchase for a full refund. 

Consumers with questions about the recalled product may phone the Customer Service division at 800-233-1101, 24 hours a day.

WEEK ENDING APRIL 21

Tainted Raw Milk Sold by Butler County Dairy

Consumers who have purchased raw milk from Fisher's Dairy, Butler County, any time after April 9, 2007, should discard it immediately due to the risk of Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Raw milk is milk that has not been pasteurized or homogenized.

Symptoms of Listeriosis are fever, muscle aches, and sometimes gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea or diarrhea. If infection spreads to the nervous system, symptoms such as headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance or convulsions can occur.

Infected pregnant women may experience only a mild, flu-like illness, but infections during pregnancy can lead to miscarriage or stillbirth.

Symptoms of Listeriosis can appear in four days to three weeks.

Wisconsin Firm Recalls Salami Products 

Patrick Cudahy, Inc., a Cudahy, Wis., firm, is recalling approximately 5,625 pounds of ready-to-eat soppressata (salami) products due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (wheat).

The product label fails to list wheat, a potential known allergen, as an ingredient.

The following product is subject to recall: 


The salami products were produced on various dates between November 2006 and March 2007 and were distributed to restaurants, caterers and the foodservice industry in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Texas.

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact company Customer Service Director Mike Reitz at (866) 534-0197.

PRODUCT Tuna & Garden Salad Mixer. Label includes 'Tuna & Garden Salad Mixer fresh from Gretchen's SHOEBOX EXPRESS 206.623.8194. Product is packaged in 10 oz, 6 inch x 9 inch x 1 inch container. The container is a black plastic semi-rigid bottom with a clear plastic semi-rigid top. The adhesive label is added to the top and bottom of the container and the salad is wrapped in clear polypropylene. Dressing is packaged in a separate 1.75 oz plastic container with a lid and packed in the salad container. 
CODE Firm date codes product by numeric month and day. Each product is coded with the following ''Made Daily Enjoy By 3 04'', up to and including ''3 17''.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Gretchen, Seattle, WA,  REASON Product contains undeclared soybeans (edamames).
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 235 containers
DISTRIBUTION WA

PRODUCT The Grainless Baker GFCF Sandwich Bread, Net Wt 18 oz. The product is Gluten Free and Casein Free Sandwich Bread that is packaged in a plastic bag, 
CODE The bags are not coded
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER The Grainless Baker, Lake Ariel, PA
REASON Sandwich Bread contains undeclared milk protein.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 48 bags
DISTRIBUTION NY, CT and PA

PRODUCT Kaija Brand uneviscerated Herring in Special Brine. The product is packaged in an uncoded 1300 gram metal can. According to NYSDAM, the product appears to be labeled mainly in Cyrillic characters. There is no English labeling. --- According to NYSDAM'S lab report, the fish are whole, 11 inches long with six fish per can; UPC bar code 4 600349 64272 3, 
CODE UPC bar code and no other coding
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: East Coast Foods, Inc., Brooklyn, NY,
Manufacturer: Karavela, Riga, Latvia. New York 
REASON The product is an uneviscerated fish based on sampling and analysis by New York State Department and Markets. This product poses a health risk if consumed as it may contain Clostridium botulinum spores which can cause botulism.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 48 cans
DISTRIBUTION MN, MD, MA, NY, and FL

PRODUCT Sundia brand Fresh Mexican Cantaloupes, packed in cardboard boxes, 
CODE None on the individual product. Distribution occurred between October 30th and November 6th, 2006. Pallets containing cantaloupes marked with pallet numbers: 7508294, 7508292, 7508293, 7508295, 7508296, 7508297, 7508307, 7508308, 7508309
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Timco Distributors, Inc, Woodland, CA,
Manufacturer: Vinedos Alta, S.A. de C.V., Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. REASON Sample analysis by FDA labs found the product contaminated with Salmonella.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 504 cases
DISTRIBUTION AZ, CO, FL, and TX

PRODUCT Fritosฎ Brand '75th Anniversary Edition' Original Corn Chips, Net Wt. 2 oz. (56.7 g); UPC #28400 04793,
CODE Product has a freshness date of ''MAY 8'' with a 10 digit code: 62730483692, 62730483592 or 62730483992
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Frito Lay, Inc., Plano, TX, 
Manufacturer: Frito Lay, Inc, Rosenberg, TX. 
REASON Undeclared milk and wheat; bags labeled as Fritos Original Corn Chips actually contained Fritos Chili Cheese flavored corn chips. The Chili Cheese flavor contains milk and wheat derived ingredients that are not listed on the label of the Original flavor bag.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 240 cases (60 bags/case)
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide

PRODUCT “Simply Fresh Fruit Fresh Cut Fruit Tray” with a sell by date of 2-26-07, Item#50683. ****Four types of fruit in a clear plastic tray with a clear plastic top. The fruit is divided in 4 portion parts separating the fruit. Portion parts consist of pineapples; strawberries; grapes and cantaloupes, CODE Lot #22419, Sell by date of 2-26-07
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Simply Fresh Fruit, Inc. Vernon, CA, 
REASON The fruit tray was manufactured using cantaloupes that FDA found contaminated with Salmonella.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 2,250 trays of 5 lbs of fresh cut fruit
DISTRIBUTION CA

PRODUCT Pancake mix in cardboard box labeled GFS BUTTERMILK PANCAKE MIX MEZCLADELECHE DE MANTEQUILLA PARA PANCAKES NET WT 5 LBS; UPC 93901 24580, 
CODE Codes beginning with KB6313, KB6314 printed on top flap
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Continental Mills, Inc, Kent, WA, 
Manufacturer: Continental Mills, Hopkinsville, KY. 
REASON Product contains undeclared eggs.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 1,253 cases (6/5 lb cartons)
DISTRIBUTION MI, OH, KY and FL

PRODUCT CASTLE PRODUCE CANTALOUPE MELONS ****The product was shipped in two types of cartons: (1) TOPIFRESH Brand & (2) FYFFES Brand Note: See description below. The cantaloupes have a light green color skin on the exterior, with orange flesh. The cantaloupes were distributed for sale in bulk in cardboard cartons, with 9, 12 or 15 cantaloupes to a carton. The recalled cartons are:
(1) A Brown cardboard box, with a handle hole in the top middle. There is a box on top and below this box with a pallet of boxes being shown in the upper left of the photo. Above the handle hole is a single line in green printed table with numbers, in green, '' 6, 9 12, 15th and 18th''. Above the table is the lettering in green, ''COUNT.'' Underneath the handle hole is a white label in black lettering and the United Product Code that reads ''TropiFresh Carrillo Lote: 010-02-007 Ano: 2007.'' Below this is the United Product Code lines which has the following numbers below the bars reading, ''100200703707.'' The white sticker covers up the ''Tropi'' green lettered name but the orange lettered ''fresh'' is shown. The green letter ''T'' in Tropifresh is actually a palm tree with the bottom of the truck continuing as a swish below the company full name. Under the swish in green letter reads, Quality Melons.'' Below the Tropifresh in the center appears the following green lettered printing reading, ''CANTALOUPES (Cucumis melo). Underneath this reads in green lettering, ''Produced and packed by Tropifresh de Costa Rica S.A. Cod. REG. MAG 2017.''
(2) They are Blue and White cardboard boxes with blue running left to right for 2/3rds length of the box then turning to white, that contains cantaloupes inside a clear plastic liner with vent holes on the left and the right. You can see the cantaloupes through the cut out. At the top of the box in white lettering reads, ''CANTALOUPES.'' On the right top side, just to the top left on the vent hole is a white label with black lettering and the United Product Code line symbol. The label reads top to bottom, ''TropiFresh Carrillo Lote: 010-02-009 Ano: 2007.'' The United Product Code lines follow with the numbers under the lines unreadable. There is a yellow circle in the left middle of the blue part of the box with the following word, ''fyffes.'' Below this word is a white banding strap that runs across the box, left to right and cuts through two cantaloupes one on top of the other. The first cantaloupe is yellow and green showing the skin and the second one is all yellow trimmed in green. The second vent hole cuts into the yellow cantaloupes.'' 
CODE Master Code Bar Code 0100200902807 & 0100100102907
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Tropical Produce, Inc., Los Angeles, CA
Manufacturer: Tropifresh De Costa Rica S.A., Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
REASON The product may be contaminated with Salmonella.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 2,560 melons
DISTRIBUTION CA

PRODUCT QUESADILLA. Net weight 2 oz. Ingredients: Wheat flour, sugar, yeast, salt, vanilla. Product is packaged in a sealed plastic wrap,
CODE Uncoded
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Ana's Bakery, Inc., Hempstead, NY, 
REASON The product contained undeclared milk ingredient based on sampling, analysis, and inspectional findings made by the New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets. During inspection, NYSDAM obtained the ingredient listing.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE Unknown
DISTRIBUTION NY

PRODUCT Imoto Mame Mix (Bean Cracker); a mixture of flavored crackers, cracker coated broad beans and cracker coated peanuts, packaged in a plastic tray within a plastic bag, Net Wt. 8.8 oz. (250 g), 15 bags per case; UPC 7 84145 22075 1, Product code: 22-3163; 
CODE All lots
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Daiei Trading Chicago Corp., Inc., Carol Stream, IL
Manufacturer: Imoto Toka Co., Ltd., Osaka, Japan. 
REASON The product contains peanuts which are not declared as an ingredient on the label.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 540 cases
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide

PRODUCT Guida's Chocolate Lowfat Milk (1/2% Milkfat Vitamin A&D, Half Pint (236ml), Product Code: 138, 
CODE Sell by Date: “APR13”
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Guida-Seibert Dairy Co., New Britain, CT.,
REASON Product was contaminated with sanitizer agent.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 518 cases
DISTRIBUTION NY, CT, MA and RI

PRODUCT Publix Deli brand Sweetened Brewed Ice Tea packaged in a 1 gallon plastic bottle. Product is a liquid; 
CODE NOV 13, PLT 12-506 xx:xx (package time) C3
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Publix Super Markets, Lakeland, FL, 
REASON Product is misbranded in that the front label correctly identified the product as “sweetened”, but the back label bore the ingredient statement and nutrition facts panel for the unsweetened ice tea.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 9,362 cases (585 cases mislabeled)
DISTRIBUTION FL, SC, GA, AL and TN

PRODUCT Meijer brand Natural Calcium with Vitamin D USP tablets, 1200 mg & D per serving, 300 coated caplets; UPC 4125003889; 
CODE Lot: 5HN0384; Exp. 05/2009
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: L. Perrigo Co., Allegan, MI, 
Manufacturer: Perrigo Company of South Carolina, Greenville, SC. 
REASON The bottles may actually contain 400 IU Vitamin E gelcaps.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 3,228 bottles
DISTRIBUTION MI

WEEK ENDING APRIL 28

Wilton Industries Issues A Recall for Wilton Brand Dark Cocoa Candy Melts

Wilton Industries of Woodridge, Illinois is recalling WILTON PREMIUM DARK COCOA CANDY MELTS, WILTON DARK COCOA CANDY MELTS AND WILTON DARK COCOA MINT FLAVORED CANDY MELTS because they may contain undeclared milk. 

These products were distributed nationwide and in Canada through retail stores and directly to customers.

The Wilton Premium Dark Cocoa Candy Melts comes in 12 ounce plastic packaging. Wilton Dark Cocoa Candy Melts and Wilton Dark Cocoa Mint Flavored Candy Melts come in 14 ounce plastic packaging. 3 allergic reactions have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

Consumers who have purchased packages of Premium Dark Cocoa Candy Melts, Dark Cocoa Candy Melts and Dark Cocoa Mint Flavored Candy Melts are urged to return them to Wilton Industries, Attention Returns Department, 1125 West Taylor Road, Romeoville, IL 60446 for a full refund. 

Consumers with questions may contact Wilton Industries at 1-866-255-9237.

PENNSYLVANIA FIRM RECALLS BEEF PRODUCTS FOR POSSIBLE E. COLI 

HFX, Inc., a South Claysburg, Penn., firm, is recalling approximately 259,230 pounds of beef products due to possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7

The following products subject to recall, 4,884 pounds, were produced on various dates between April 5, 2007 and April 19, 2007 and were distributed to retail stores in Pennsylvania.

Media and consumers with questions about the recall should contact company Director of Marketing Bridget Bingman at (814) 693-3421.

The following products subject to recall were distributed only to restaurants in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia, and are not sold through grocery stores, nor are they available to consumers in any other way. These products represent 254,346 pounds of the recall:

CALIFORNIA FIRM RECALLS GROUND BEEF FOR POSSIBLE

E. COLI 

Richwood Meat Co, Inc., a Merced, Calif., establishment, is recalling approximately 107,943 pounds of frozen ground beef products because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7,

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact company Vice-President Steve Wood at (209) 722-8171, ext. 14. 

The labels of the products subject to recall bear the establishment number "EST. 8264 inside the USDA mark of inspection. Only products with a date code of 118-6 or 4/28/06 are subject to recall. Those products include:

PRODUCT Weg,ams "Food You Feel Good About" Fat Free Garden French Dressing. The product is sold in 16 oz. bottles and shipped in cases containing 12 bottles. UPC 77890 81871
CODE Best Before AUG 22 07
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER E. D. Smith and Sons LP, Seaforth, Ontario, Canada,
REASON Product contains undeclared milk.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 191 cases (each case contains 12 bottles)
DISTRIBUTION NY, PA, NJ, MD, and VA

PRODUCT
a) Pak’n Save brand Wheat Bread, 
b) Safeway brand Butter Top Wheat Bread,
c) Safeway brand Butter Top White Bread,
d) Safeway brand Crushed Wheat Bread, 
e) Safeway brand Super Kids Bread,
f) Safeway brand Whole Grain Bread,
g) Safeway brand Premium White Bread,
h) Safeway brand Premium Wheat Bread,
i) Safeway brand Oven Joy White Bread, 
j) Safeway brand Oven Joy Wheat Bread, 
k) Safeway brand Texas Toast Bread, 
l) Pak’n Save brand White bread, 
m) Safeway brand Premium White Sandwich Bread,
n) Safeway brand Pan Blanco Bread, 
o) Safeway brand French Toasting Bread, 
p) Safeway brand 100% Wheat Bread, 
CODE
a) thru k) "Best Before" dates up to and including March 17, 2007, (Example: Mar 17);
l) thru p) "Best Before" dates up to and including March 15, 2007, (Example: Mar 15)
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Safeway Stores, Inc., Pleasanton, CA.,
REASON Product may contain stainless steel wire fragments.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE Unknown
DISTRIBUTION CA and NV

PRODUCT Ben & Jerry's Country Peach Cobbler Ice Cream: Peach Ice Cream with Cinnamon-Sugar Shortbread Pieces & a Peach Swirl ("Country Peach Cobbler"), pint size UPC #7684010182, 
CODE Best If Used By Date: Jan 23, 2008; Jan 24, 2008; Feb 8, 2008; Feb 9, 2008
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Unilever United States, Inc., Englewood, NJ,
Manufacturer: Ben & Jerry, Saint Albans, VT. 
REASON Product contains undeclared wheat
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 140,000 pints
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide

PRODUCT
a) SEELECTฎ Flavored Pancake Syrup All Natural Sweetened with Xylitol
NET 12FL. OZ. (355 mL), Hazelnut flavor, 
b) SEELECTฎ Flavored Pancake Syrup All Natural Sweetened with Xylitol
NET 12FL. OZ. (355 mL), Butter Pecan flavor, 
c) SEELECTฎ Flavored Pancake Syrup All Natural Sweetened with Xylitol
NET 12FL. OZ. (355 mL), Pecan Praline flavor, 
d) SEELECTฎ Flavored Pancake Syrup All Natural Sweetened with Xylitol
NET 12FL. OZ. (355 mL), Banana flavor, 
e) SEELECTฎ Flavored Pancake Syrup All Natural Sweetened with Xylitol
NET 12FL. OZ. (355 mL), Peanut Butter flavor, 
f) SEELECTฎ Flavored Pancake Syrup All Natural Sweetened with Xylitol
NET 12FL. OZ. (355 mL), Butterscotch flavor, 
CODE
a) 06052610;
b) 06052607;
c) 06052613;
d) 06052604;
e) 06052612;
f) 06052606
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Seelect, Inc., Orange, CA
REASON Syrups are not adequately processed to prevent outgrowth and toxin formation by pathogens.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 39, 12 oz bottles
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide

Potentially Tainted Cheeses

Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson is urging consumers to check their refrigerators for Ole Mexican Foods' Verole Queso Fresco Authentic Mexican Crumbling Cheese and Ole Fresco Authentic Mexican Crumbling Cheese. The two products may be contaminated with E. coli bacteria.

The affected code for Verole Queso Fresco Authentic Mexican Crumbling Cheese Net Wt. 15 oz. is V7&8 052 47193 SELL BY: 05/31/07; the affected code for Ole Fresco Authentic Mexican Crumbling Cheese Net Wt. 12 oz. is V5&6 051 47193 SELL BY: 05/30/07. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to return them to the place of purchase.