JUNE 2008

WEEK ENDING JUNE 7

PRODUCT Grassplot brand Dried Pachyrhizus, Net Wt. 8 oz. (227g). Ingredients: Pachyrhizus, sugar, etc. UPC barcode # 6 920433 006124, Nutrition Facts Serving Size 227 g; Servings Per Container 1. The product is packed in a sealed, flexible plastic bag,
CODE None
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Lion Pavilion Ltd., Brooklyn, NY,
Manufacturer: Grassplot Foodstuff Factory, Shantou, Guangdong, China.
REASON The product contained undeclared sulfites (777 pm) based on sampling and analysis by New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 78 cartons (30-8 oz. bags per carton)
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide

PRODUCT Cantaloupes, Mike’s Melons from Honduras. 9 each per carton,
CODE No code available
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Pero Vegetable Company, Delray Beach, FL,
REASON Cantaloupes imported from a Honduran firm, have been associated with an outbreak of Salmonella Litchfield.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 3,712 cartons
DISTRIBUTION MN, GA, TX and IL

PRODUCT
a) Melam Brand of Piriyan Chilly Powder in the following sizes: 200g pouches, 200g packages and 400g packages; Product of India,
b) Melam Brand of Coriander Powder in the following sizes: 250g pouches, 500g pouches, 200g packages and 400g packages; Product of India,
CODE JN/2008 Date of MFG 1/2008
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Grace Supply Inc., Missouri City, TX,
Manufacturer: M/S M.V.J. Foods (India) Pvt. Ltd., Kochi, India.
REASON Products found positive for Salmonella Poly Group G.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 1,274 packages
DISTRIBUTION OK and TX

PRODUCT Cantaloupe, Chestnut Hill Farms brand, 40 pound box, 12 cantaloupes/box, or single bag (1 melon) & triple bag (3 melons. The three melons in a sleeve are sold under the brand Chestnut Hill Farms, and one melon per sleeve under the Perfect Melon brand. Individual melons are not labeled, but sleeves contain tags that say either Perfect Melon (one count) or Chestnut Hill Farms,
CODE All codes
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Bounty Fresh, LLC, Miami, FL,
REASON Cantaloupes imported from a Honduran firm, have been associated with an outbreak of Salmonella Litchfield.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 37,533 boxes
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide and Canada

PRODUCT Whole Cantaloupe Fruits; carry a "Mike's Melons" sticker or may be unlabeled because this sticker has fallen off. Whole cantaloupe fruits subject to this recall were sold in approximately 1100 pound cardboard bin containers,
CODE Lot Numbers: 33-35, 38, 39, 42-44, 46-48, 50, 52-54, 59 and 60
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Tropifresh Inc., Los Angeles, CA,
Manufacturer: Agropecuaria Montelibano, Puerto Cortes, Honduras.
REASON Cantaloupes imported from a Honduran firm, have been associated with an outbreak of Salmonella Litchfield.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 684 bins (342 Pallets containing 2 bins each) = 730,308 lbs
DISTRIBUTION CA, PA and Canada

PRODUCT
a) Cut cantaloupe in hard plastic clamshell and buckets labeled Cut Cantaloupe Net Wt. Product is sold in clamshell containers: 16 oz - 6 per case, 20 lb size sold in buckets,
b) Cantaloupe, honeydew & pineapple in plastic clamshell labeled "Charlie's RAINBOW". Product sold in 8 oz - 9 per case and 16 oz - 6 per case,
c) Charlie's cantaloupe, honeydew, pineapple and grapes in plastic clamshell, plastic tray, and plastic bucket labeled as "CUT MIXED FRUIT" or "MIXED FRUIT" in 16 oz - 6 per case & 24 oz - 4 per case clamshell containers, "CHARLIES CUT MIXED
FRUIT" or 'MIXED FRUIT" in 64 oz. - sold individually in clamshell container, "CHARLIES SPOKANE MIXED FRUIT 1/20 #" - sold in 20 lb buckets, "CUT FRUIT TRAY" in 40 oz. (8") - 3 per case and 76 oz. (12") - 2 per case in trays, "GRAB & GO FRUIT TRAY" in 16 oz. tray,
CODE Use by date of "03 07" through "03 29" stamped on the bottom of the container.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Triple B Corporation dba Charlie’s Produce Spokane, Spokane, WA
REASON Cantaloupes used in products were imported from a Honduran firm, and have been associated with an outbreak of Salmonella Litchfield.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 373 units, various sizes
DISTRIBUTION WA, IA, and MT

PRODUCT
a) Carol's Cuts Cantaloupe Chunks packaged in 8-oz. plastic containers, 6 per case, and 5-lb. plastic containers, 2 per case, b) Carol's Cuts Fruit Medley, ingredients may contain honeydew, cantaloupe, pineapple, grapes, strawberries, packaged in 8-oz. plastic containers, 6 per case,
CODE Processed on 3/14/08
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Liberty Fruit Co. Inc., Kansas City, KS,
REASON Product was manufactured using cantaloupes imported from a Honduran firm, which have been associated with an outbreak of Salmonella Litchfield.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE Cantaloupe chunks - 5/6/8-oz. plastic container cases and 20/2/5-lb. plastic container cases; Fruit Medley - 150/6/8-oz. container cases
DISTRIBUTION KS and MO

PRODUCT
a) Cube Cut Cantaloupe in 5 lb and 22 lb plastic bags with brand name: "Fresh Express Foods Corporation, Inc."
b) Cube Cut Cantaloupe with grapes in 5 lb plastic bags with brand name: "Fresh Express Foods Corporation, Inc."
CODE
a) 45845, cubed cantaloupe, 5 lb bag; 49845, cubed cantaloupe 22 lb bag;
b) 45854, cubed melons and grapes 5 lb bag
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Fresh Express Foods Corporation, Medford, OR,
REASON Products were manufactured using cantaloupes imported from a Honduran firm, which have been associated with an outbreak of Salmonella Litchfield.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE Approximately 195 lbs
DISTRIBUTION OR

PRODUCT
a) Cut cantaloupe (chunks or pieces) in plastic cups and trays packed under Yoke's brand, Rosauers Produce Classic brand and Garden Patch Produce brands. Sizes include 5 oz., 8 oz, 11 oz., 16 oz, 21 oz, 24 oz, 32 oz, 48 oz, 64 oz, 5 lb,
b) Melon Medley consisting of cantaloupe, honeydew and watermelon in plastic cups and trays packed under Yoke's brand, Rosauers Produce Classic brand and Garden Patch Produce brands. Sizes include 6 oz, 8 oz, 11 oz, 16 oz, 23 oz, 24 oz, 32 oz, 48 oz, 64 oz,
c) Mixed Melon Can-Hon consisting of cantaloupe and honeydew in plastic cups and trays packed under Yoke's brand, Rosauers Produce Classic brand and Garden Patch Produce brands. Sizes include 5 oz, 8 oz, 11 oz, 16 oz, 22 oz, 24 oz, 32 oz, 48 oz,
d) Fruit Medley consisting of cantaloupe, honeydew, pineapple, grapes, orange, strawberry in plastic cups and trays packed under Yoke's brand, Rosauers Produce Classic brand and Garden Patch Produce brands. Sizes include 5 oz, 8 oz, 11 oz, 16 oz, 23 oz, 24 oz, 32 oz, 48 oz, 64 oz,
e) Mixed Melon & Fruit consisting of cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon, kiwi and pineapple in plastic cups and trays packed under Yoke's brand, Rosauers Produce Classic brand and Garden Patch Produce brands. Sizes include 6 oz, 11 oz, 16 oz, 24 oz, f) Fruit Trays consisting of grapes, cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon, pineapple in plastic trays packed under Yoke's brand, Rosauers Produce Classic brand and Garden Patch Produce brands. Sizes include 40 oz, 48 oz, 75 oz,
CODE Best if used by up to and including 03/26/08
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Spokane Products, Inc., Spokane, WA,
REASON Cantaloupes associated with Salmonella Litchfield outbreak were used in various cut fruit products.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 10,217 units
DISTRIBUTION WA, OR, ID, MT, and WY

PRODUCT
a) Cantaloupe Chunks sold in 8lb, 2x8lb, 18lb, 24lb, 32lb, 1x6lb, 3x6lb, or 4x3lb pails labeled as: Sun Rich Fresh , SYSCO Imperial, Snoboy Picked for Flavor and Ready Set Serve by Markon. A sticker is applied to indicate the type of cut,
b) Cantaloupe Chunks Diced or Bitesize sold in 8lb, 18lb, 24lb pails labeled as Sun Rich Fresh, SYSCO Imperial, and Ready Set Serve by Markon. A sticker is applied to indicate the type of cut, c) Cantaloupe Spears sold in 8lb and 18lb pails labeled as Sun Rich Fresh and SYSCO Imperial. A sticker is applied to indicate the type of cut,
d) Cantaloupe Halves sold in a 24lb pail labeled as Sun Rich Fresh. A sticker is applied to indicate the type of cut,
e) Cantaloupe/Honeydew/Grapes Mix sold in an 8lb pail labeled as Sun Rich Fresh,
f) Fruit al Fresco or al Fresco Fruit Salad sold in 14lb and 32lb pails labeled as Sun Rich Fresh,
g) Fruit Salad Deluxe sold in 8lb, 2x8lb, 18lb, 24lb, 32lb, 6x4lb pails labeled as Sun Rich Fresh, SYSCO Imperial, Winter Garden and Ready Set Serve by Markon,
h) Fruit Salad Deluxe Preservative-Free sold in a 14lb pail labeled as SYSCO Imperial or Ready Set Serve by Markon,
i) Fruit Salad Deluxe Diced sold in 8lb, 2x8lb, 18lb, 24lb pails labeled as Sun Rich Fresh, SYSCO Imperial and Ready Set Serve by Markon. A sticker is applied to indicate the type of cut, j) Malibu Mix sold in 8lb, 18lb, 24lb pails labeled as Sun Rich Fresh and Ready Set Serve by Markon,
k) Tropical Fruit Salad sold in 8lb and 24lb pails labeled as Sun Rich Fresh,
l) Honeydew & Cantaloupe Chunks sold in 2x8lb pails labeled as Sun Rich Fresh, SYSCO Imperial and Ready Set Serve by Markon. A sticker is applied to indicate the type of cut,
m) Honeydew & Cantaloupe Balls sold in an 8lb pail labeled as Sun Rich Fresh and SYSCO Imperial. A sticker is applied to indicate the type of cut,
n) Fruit Combo sold in 8lb and 24lb pails labeled as Snoboy Picked For Flavor,
o) Fruit Salad Light Blend sold in 2x8lb pail labeled as SYSCO Imperial,
CODE
a) thru o) Lot Codes: 380203, 380303, 380403, 380503, 380903, 381003, 381103, 381603, 381703, 381803, 382402, 382502, 382602, 382802, 481803, 481903, 482003, 482103, 10280703, 10281003, 10281703, 10281803, 10281903, 10282102, 10282103, 10282602, 10282702, 10282802, 10282902, 20280103, 20280703, 20280903, 20281003, 20281703, 20281803, 20282003, 20282103, 20282802, 20282902
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Sun Rich Fresh Foods Inc., Richmond, Canada,
REASON Product was processed from cantaloupes imported from a Honduran firm, which have been associated with an outbreak of Salmonella Litchfield.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 59,498 pails
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide

PRODUCT Whole cantaloupes packed in cardboard cartons with approx 9-12 whole cantaloupes/carton with the brands "Chiquita," "Mayan Pride" and "Mike's Melons" stamped on the side,
CODE Product not coded.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Chiquita Brands International, Inc., Cincinnati, OH,
Manufacturer: Agropecuaria Montelibano, Choluteca, Honduras.
REASON Cantaloupes imported from a Honduran firm, which have been associated with an outbreak of Salmonella Litchfield.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 126, 248 cases/9-12 cantaloupes
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide and Canada

PRODUCT Whole cantaloupe fruits sold in 40 lb. cardboard cartons (cases) marked with the following text: “Cantaloupe, Mike’s Melons, Produce of Honduras,
CODE No codes
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Legend Produce, Phoenix, AZ,
Manufacturer: Agropecuaria Montelibano, Puerto Cortes, Honduras.

REASON Cantaloupes imported from a Honduran firm, have been associated with an outbreak of Salmonella Litchfield.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 7,656 cartons
DISTRIBUTION AZ, CA, HI, OR, UT, WA, and Canada

PRODUCT Fresh Whole Cantaloupe, received in cases of 12 marked “Mike’s Melons”, “Produce of Honduras” ,
CODE No codes on product
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Wuhl Shafman Lieberman Corp., Newark, NJ, Manufacturer: Agropecuaria Montelibano, Puerto Cortes, Honduras.
REASON Cantaloupes imported from a Honduran firm, have been associated with an outbreak of Salmonella Litchfield.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 2,560 cases. Each case contains 12 cantaloupes
DISTRIBUTION NJ

PRODUCT Cubed Cantaloupe, 5 lbs. packaged in 1 gallon clear plastic tubs,
CODE Date: 3-21-08
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Charlie Sciara & Son Produce Co., Inc., Memphis, TN,
REASON Cubed cantaloupe was processed from cantaloupes imported from a Honduran firm, which have been associated with an outbreak of Salmonella Litchfield.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 15 tubs
DISTRIBUTION TN

Kraft Foods Issues Recall On Undeclared Tree Nuts In Post LiveActive Mixed Berry Crunch Cereal
Only Post LiveActive Mixed Berry Crunch Cereal with “Best When Used By” Date 17DEC2008 affected

Kraft Foods is recalling 12,553 cases of Post LiveActive Mixed Berry Crunch Cereal with the “Best When Used By” date of 17DEC2008 because a small number of boxes may contain tree nuts (almonds, pecans and/or walnuts), and no nut ingredients are declared on the label. The Post LiveActive Mixed Berry Crunch Cereal has a UPC code of 00430000238900 and comes in a 13-oz retail carton.

The company has issued a nationwide recall to alert any tree nut-allergic consumers who may have the product at home. The Mixed Berry Crunch Cereals were sold in stores nationwide.

Tree nut allergic consumers are advised not to consume the product and are asked to call 1-866-771-1511 for a full refund.

NEW JERSEY FIRM RECALLS GROUND BEEF PRODUCTS

Dutch’s Meat, Inc., a Trenton, N.J., firm, is recalling approximately 13,275 pounds of ground beef products because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

The following products are subject to recall:

• 10-pound plastic bags of “DUTCH’S MEATS, INC., GROUND BEEF.”

• 10-pound vacuum-packed plastic bags of “DUTCH’S MEATS, INC., GROUND BEEF.”

• 10-pound boxes of “DUTCH’S MEATS, INC., HAMBURGER PATTIES.”

The ground beef products bear the establishment number “EST. 5424” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The recalled products were packaged from May 27, 2008 through June 6, 2008. This packaging date is stamped on the bag label or box.

These ground beef products were distributed to restaurants and food service institutions in the Trenton, N.J., area. These ground beef products were not available to consumers for direct purchase in retail locations.

Media and consumers with questions about the recall should contact company Vice President Al Granaldi at (609) 882-6650.

WEEK ENDING JUNE 14

California Firm Recalls Chicken Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination

Gourmet Foods, Inc., a Rancho Dominquez, Calif., firm, is recalling approximately 130 pounds of various ready-to-eat chicken products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The following products are subject to recall:

17-ounce packages of "Famima!! CHICKEN TERIYAKI BOWL WITH SAUCE ON RICE, KEEP REFRIGERATED / PERISHABLE." Each package bears the establishment number "EST. P-7738" inside the USDA mark of inspection, as well as a "SELL BY" date of "06/04/08," "06/05/08," "06/06/08" or "06/07/08."

12.85-ounce packages of "Famima!! THAI STYLE CHICKEN WITH RICE, PEANUT SAUCE AND VEGETABLES, KEEP REFRIGERATED / PERISHABLE." Each package bears the establishment number "EST. P-7738" inside the USDA mark of inspection, as well as a "SELL BY" date of "06/04/08," "06/05/08," "06/06/08" or "06/07/08."

These ready-to-eat chicken products were distributed to retail establishments in the Los Angeles, Calif., area. Consumers that may have purchased these ready-to-eat chicken products at retail establishments between June 2 and June 7 are urged to check their refrigerators and freezers and discard them if found.

Media and consumers with questions about this recall should contact company Quality Assurance Manager Abelardo Rodriguez at (310) 632-3300

PRODUCT Turnip Pickles in 10 oz, 20 oz, and 20 pound containers but all labeled as: Turnip Pickle, New wt. 20 oz; UPC 7739735560,
CODE All containers; no lot numbers are used.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Jerusalem Foods, Inc., Dearborn, MI
REASON Product contains a banned color additive; Red # 19.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE Approx. 937 containers
DISTRIBUTION IN, KY, MI, NC, OH and PA

PRODUCT Maggie and Mary's Chicken Dumpling Soup, Flavored with Chicken, Net Wt 5 oz (148g). Ingredients: Dumplings....Dehydrated Chicken...and Turmeric (added to color),
CODE
Retail Box lot Codes: 0730810, 0720810, 0910810,0920811,0920810, 0930810, 0980810 Individual dumpling pouch batch code: 23-04-2009
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER North Aire Market, Inc., Shakopee, MN
REASON The dumplings in the soup mix may have been exposed to residual traces of almonds which may have been present on machinery used to package a blend containing product earlier. Although no almond traces were found on the machinery, no almond traces were found within any dumpling packages, and there were no reports of illness associated with this, we could not be certain that no exposure occurred and because of this decided it was best to recall the 99 boxes that were determined could have been part of this possible exposure
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 99 boxes
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide

PRODUCT Kraft Roasted Red Pepper Italian with Parmesan Dressing and Marinade; the dressing was previously labeled as Kraft Roasted Red Pepper Italian with Parmesan Dressing; the dressing is packed in 16 fl. oz. plastic bottles, 6 bottles per case; UPC 0 21000 70144 5,
CODE Best When Used By 27 AUG 2008 C was recalled initially. The recall was expanded on 4/3/08 to include the following additional lots: 19 APR 2008 C, 20 APR 2008 C, 07 MAY 2008 C, 08 MAY 2008 C, 16 MAY 2008 C, 03 JUN 2008 C, 04 JUN 2008 C, 02 AUG 2008 C, 03 AUG 2008 C, 06 SEP 2008 C and 07 SEP 2008 C
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Kraft Foods, Inc., Northfield, IL,
REASON Some of the bottles of dressing are spoiling before the best-when-used-by date.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 174,051 cases
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide

PRODUCT Fresh vacuum packed marlin loins imported by Alfa International Seafood, Inc. , packed in 109 lbs. bulk cartons. This carton contains 9/12 lbs. vacuum packed loins. The carton is labeled in part: PERISHABLE FRESH FISH, NET WT 109 PIECE 9,
CODE None
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Alfa International Seafood, Inc., Miami, FL,
Manufacturer: FRIGOLAB SAN MATEO PRODUCTO OF MANTA-ECUADOR.
REASON The individual vacuum packed units of product had time-temperature indicators (TTIs), which center was darker than the reference color. This indicated that, the end point has been exceeded, and the product should not be used.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 1,729 lbs.
DISTRIBUTION FL

WEEK ENDING JUNE 21

Tipu's Tiger Chai, Inc Recalls Tipus Tiger Chai Concentrate

Tipu's Tiger Chai Inc, of Missoula, Montana is recalling its Tipu's Tiger Chai Concentrate because it has 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.

Tipu's Tiger Chai Concentrate was distributed, primarily to stores and coffee kiosks in western Montana and one café in Prescott, Arizona using the concentrate for mixed beverages sold on-site. Limited distribution of the bottled product was made directly to consumers in Western Montana.

The product is distributed in plastic half gallon (1.89L) units labeled as "Tipu's Tiger Chai, Chai Concentrate". The lid or neck of bottle states "refrigerate after opening" followed by dates of 09/23/09 through and including 05/22/10.

Any consumers who may 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-(888)-506-2424.

PRODUCT Archer Farms Strawberry Yogurt Granola & Flakes cereal - 14 oz box, UPC 085239131084,
CODE Lot Number is Best By Date Batch #1 - Best By 4-30-08 Batch #2 - Best By 10-30-08 Batch #3 - Best By 11-06-08
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Organic Milling Company, Inc, San Dimas, CA.
REASON Coconut was not listed as an ingredient or listed as "Contained" in the allergen statement of the product.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 2,621 cases (8 boxes per case)
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide

PRODUCT Bob's Texas Style 8.5oz Texas Salt and Pepper Kettle Chips. The product comes in an 8.5 ounce (10 count per case), grey/black poly package marked with an expiration date ranging from 12/30/07-06/29/08,
CODE
Code Dates: 12/30/07, 1/6/08, 1/13/08, 1/20/08, 1/27/08, 2/3/08, 2/10/08, 2/17/08, 2/24/08, 3/2/08, 3/9/08, 3/16/08, 3/23/08, 3/30/08, 4/6/08, 4/13/08, 4/20/08, 4/27/08, 5/4/08, 5/11/08, 5/18/08, 5/25/08, 6/1/08, 6/8/08, 6/15/08, 6/22/08, 6/29/08
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Poore Brothers, Inc., Goodyear, AZ
REASON Product contains undeclared wheat and hydrolyzed soy protein.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 6,418 cases (10 count per case)
DISTRIBUTION AZ and TX

PRODUCT Sinbo Brand Genuine Fungus, Net Wt. 2.5 oz. (70g), 2.5 oz. x 50 bag/carton. UPC: 73367 36064,
CODE Not coded.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Walong Marketing, Inc., Buena Park, CA,
Manufacturer: Fujian Fuzhou Tian Shan Foods Co., LTD, Fuzhou, China.
REASON Product contains undeclared sulfites.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 737 cases/50 bags
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide and Guam

Matterhorn Group Inc. Announces Recall of "Astro Pops" and "Missile Pops" 3.5 oz Cherry Pineapple Frozen Novelty Pops in Arizona, Nevada and California due to Safety Hazard

Matterhorn Group Inc is recalling certain date coded product of their Rainbow Glacier "Astro Pops" water ice frozen novelty pops, Cherry Pineapple Swirl 3.5 oz size 12 count bag pack, with tag closure "Best by JUN 03-09", "Best by JUN 04-09" and "Best by JUN 05-09" sold through the Wal-Mart stores located in California and Arizona, Sunnyside Farms "Missile Pops" Cherry Pineapple in 3.5 oz. size 12 count bag packages, with tag closure of "Best By JUN 02-09", "Best by JUN 03-09", and "Best by JUN 04-09" sold through the California stores of grocery retailers Save Mart and Raley’s, and Vitafreze Frozen Astronot Pops 3.5 oz size 12 count bag packages, with tag closure of "Best By JUN 02-09" sold in California. The products are being recalled because they may contain pieces of hard plastic. Only the noted product date codes listed are affected.

The small pieces of non-toxic hard plastic were from a part of the processing equipment which broke during the manufacturing process. The majority of the possibly affected product was retrieved from the distribution system before any release to retail stores. However, there were a small number of cases which were shipped to above mentioned locations.

Consumers in AZ and CA who have purchased the above indicated products should return them to their retailer where purchased for a full refund.

For questions and inquiries, consumers may contact us at 1-888-264-0898.

WEEK ENDING JUNE 28

Fresca Italia, Inc., Expands Recall of Burrata Cheese Because of Possible Health Risk

Fresca Italia of Brisbane, CA is recalling Burrata, a type of cheese, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

This product was distributed in the San Francisco Bay Area and Southern California in retail stores and restaurants.

This product weighs approximately 8.8oz and is packaged in a white and green plastic wrapper with the manufacturer’s name, "Caseificio Voglie di Latte" and the product name "Burrata." ALL LOT CODES AND EXPIRATION DATES from this manufacturer are subject to recall. Previously, the only batch subject to the recall will be labeled with the expiration date of 24/5/2008. The following quantities were distributed:

606 lbs with the Lot Code 24/5/2008
661 lbs with the Lot Code 31/5/2008
490 lbs with the Lot Code 07/06/2008

If you have any Caseificio Voglie di Latte Burrata with an expiration of 24/5/2008 please return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 415-468-9800.

Bay Valley Foods Issues Recall for Undeclared Milk in Mislabeled Kroger Chicken Noodle Soup

Bay Valley Foods is recalling five cases (24 cans per case) of mislabeled Kroger Chicken Noodle Soup because it may contain undeclared milk. The cans actually contain Cream of Celery soup.

The recalled soup may have been distributed by Kroger to Dillon stores in Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska.

The recalled product, Kroger Chicken Noodle Soup, comes in 10.5 ounce cans and is marked with lot code 52104098, and a "best before" date code of 40910 (April 9, 2010) that can be found on the bottom of the can. Consumers are urged to return the product to the store where it was purchased for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact Bay Valley Foods Consumer Response Department at 1-800-983-0823.

Nestlé Pure Life Purified Water

Nestle is recalling one-gallon Nestlé Pure Life Purified Drinking Water sold ONLY in Shop-Rite stores in the five Northeast states of Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. This affects ONLY the one-gallon size.

Fewer than 150 one-gallon bottles of Nestlé Pure Life Purified Water are implicated, produced in a short timeframe on May 5, 2008 between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. The product date code is printed on the shoulder of one-gallon bottles. The code is:

First line…………050508126WF024
Second line……... Starts with the numbers "08"
For example: 0801BB05/2010

The product in question may contain a diluted form of a common food grade cleaning compound that results in a bitter or sour taste. T

To further assure consumers, Shop-Rite, as of Monday, June 23rd, has removed any remaining affected product from their stores and warehouses.

Consumers who possess this product or have questions should contact the company at a toll free number 866-599-8980 available 24 hours a day. This same toll-free number is also printed on the front of all product labels for the one-gallon size.

Ohio Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products Due To Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination

The Kroger Co., a Cincinnati, Ohio, retailer is recalling an undetermined amount of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

The products subject to recall include all varieties and weights of ground beef products bearing a Kroger label sold between May 21 and June 8 at Michigan and Columbus and Toledo, Ohio Kroger retail establishments. These ground beef products also include a sell-by date between "05/21/08" and "06/08/08."

These products were distributed to Kroger stores in Michigan and Columbus and Toledo, Ohio. FSIS has confirmed that none of the affected products remain available for purchase at stores; however consumers are urged to check their refrigerators and freezers and discard or return the ground beef products for a refund.

Texas Firm Recalls Cattle Heads That Contain Prohibited Materials

Beltex Corporation, doing business as Frontier Meats, a Fort Worth, Texas, establishment, is recalling approximately 2,850 pounds of fresh cattle heads which may contain specified risk materials (SRMs).

SRMs are tissues that are known to contain the infective agent in cattle infected with BSE, as well as materials that are closely associated with these potentially infective tissues
The products subject to recall include:

Cases of "BEEF WHOLE HEAD." Each shipping package bears the establishment number "EST. 7041B" inside the USDA mark of inspection, as well as a package code of "51904" or "63922."

The company is recalling all products packed between May 31, 2007, and June 24, 2008. These products were distributed to retail establishments and lunch carts in the Dallas-Ft. Worth, Texas, area.

Media and consumers with questions about the recall should contact the company Sales Department at (817) 624-1136.

Missouri Firm Recalls Cattle Heads That Contain Prohibited Materials

Paradise Locker Meats, a Trimble, Mo., establishment, is recalling approximately 120 pounds of fresh cattle heads with tonsils not completely removed, which is not compliant with regulations that require the removal of tonsils from cattle of all ages.

Tonsils are considered a specified risk material (SRM) and must be removed from cattle of all ages in accordance with FSIS regulations.

The products subject to recall include:

Boxes of “BEEF HEAD, PARADISE LOCKER MEATS.” Each shipping package bears the establishment numbers “EST. 31865” inside the USDA mark of inspection.

These products were sent to retail establishments and restaurants in the Kansas City, Kansas, area.

Media and consumers with questions about the recall should contact company Production Supervisor Louis Fantasma at (816) 370-6328.

Stop & Shop Recalls Bread and Garlic Spread

The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company is recalling Stop & Shop brand garlic bread and garlic spread products sold in its Bakeshop as the items contain milk products which are not declared on the labels. Stop & Shop removed from its shelves all 16 ounce and 9 ounce packages of Stop & Shop brand garlic bread and all 16 ounce packages of Stop & Shop brand garlic spread products.

The following products are affected by this recall:

16 oz. Stop & Shop Garlic Bread: UPC #20540880000

9 oz. Stop & Shop Garlic Bread: UPC #20540900000

16 oz. Stop & Shop Garlic Spread: UPC #20549280000

Customers who have purchased the affected products may return them to Stop & Shop for a full refund or call Stop & Shop Customer Service at (800) 767-7772 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for more information. Customers can also visit the Stop & Shop website at www.stopandshop.com.

Giant Food Recalls Garlic Bread and Garlic Spread

Giant Food is recalling Giant brand garlic bread and garlic spread products sold in its Bakeshop as the items contain milk products which are not declared on the labels. Giant removed from its shelves all 16 ounce packages of Giant brand garlic bread and all 16 ounce packages of Giant brand garlic spread products.

The following products are affected by this recall:

16 oz. Giant Garlic Bread: UPC #21476670000

16 oz. Giant Garlic Spread: UPC #20173310000

Customers who have purchased the affected products may return them to Giant for a full refund.

Customers looking for additional information may call Giant Customer Service at (888) 469-4426 for more information. Customers can also visit the Giant website at www.giantfood.com.

Nebraska Firm Recalls Beef Products Due To Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination

Nebraska Beef, Ltd., an Omaha, Neb., establishment is recalling approximately 531,707 pounds of ground beef components that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

The following products subject to recall include:

Combo bins of "Coleman 75/25 Trim." The shipping containers bear the case code "38097," and were produced on June 17. These products were sent to an establishment in Colorado for further processing.
Combo Bins of "Coleman Plate Navel Combo." The shipping containers bear the case code "38044," and were produced on June 17 and 24. These products were sent to an establishment in Texas for further processing.
60-pound boxes of "Nebraska Beef, Beef Chuck." The boxes bear the case code "10260," and were produced on May 19. These products were distributed to wholesalers in Illinois, Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania.
60-pound boxes of "Nebraska Beef, Beef Chuck." The boxes bear the case code "10263," and were produced on May 19. These products were distributed to wholesalers in New York.
60-pound boxes of "Nebraska Beef, Beef Knuckle." The boxes bear the case code "46140," and were produced on June 9. These products were distributed to wholesalers in Illinois and New York.
60-pound boxes of "Nebraska Beef, Beef Clod." The boxes bear the case code "13060," and were produced on June 9. These products were distributed to wholesalers in Illinois.

The shipping containers and product labels bear the establishment number "EST. 19336" inside the USDA mark of inspection, however these products were further processed into ground beef and will likely not bear the establishment number "EST. 19336" on products available for direct consumer purchase.

The additional following products subject to recall were sent to establishments in Nebraska for further processing and will likely not bear the establishment number "EST. 19336" on products then made available for direct consumer purchase include:

Combo bins of "Coleman 85/15 Chuck." The shipping containers bear the case code "63503," and were produced on June 17 and June 24.
Combo bins of "Coleman 85/15 Shank." The shipping containers bear the case code "26442," and were produced on June 17.
Combo bins of "Coleman 80/20 Beef Trim." The shipping containers bear the case code "39521," and were produced on June 17.
Combo bins of "Coleman 91/9 Trim." The shipping containers bear the case code "54674," and were produced on June 17 and June 24.
Combo bins of "Coleman 85/15 Shank Combo." The shipping containers bear the case code "2644211," and were produced on June 24.
Combo bins of "Nebraska Beef Front Shank." The shipping containers bear the case code "67200," and were produced on May 16, June 9, June 17 and June 24.
Combo bins of "Nebraska Beef Hind Shank." The shipping containers bear the case code "67100," and were produced on May 16, June 17 and June 24.
Combo bins of "Nebraska Beef Rose Meat." The shipping containers bear the case code "58860," and were produced on May 16 and June 24.
Combo bins of "Nebraska Beef Heel Meat." The shipping containers bear the case code "66800," and were produced on June 24.
Combo bins of "Nebraska Beef Loin Trimmings." The shipping containers bear the case code "66900," and were produced on June 24.
Combo bins of "Nebraska Beef Chuck Trim Neck." The shipping containers bear the case code "67300," and were produced on June 24.
Combo bins of "Nebraska Beef Chuck Trim 70%." The shipping containers bear the case code "67400," and were produced on June 24.
Combo bins of "Nebraska Beef, Special Trim." The boxes bear the case code "56060," and were produced on May 16.

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact company Vice President of Administration James Timmerman at 402-733-0456. Media with questions about the recall should contact company representative William Lamson at (402) 397-7300.