JULY 2006

JULY 2006

WEEK ENDING JULY 8

PRODUCT Sesame Seeds, Hulled 50# Bags. Product of India.
CODE Pack for UTI/FL/PO 5174 29411/686 Sesame
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Sparrow Enterprises Ltd., East Boston, MA,
Manufacturer: Ultra Trading Intl. Ltd., Aventura, FL,
REASON Sesame seeds are contaminated with Salmonella.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 817/50# bags
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide

PRODUCT Bhavani Brand Golden Raisins, 7 oz clear plastic bags,
CODE No codes
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Shree Bhavani, Inc., Jersey City, NJ,
Manufacturer: Kalahari Raisins (Pty) Ltd., Friersdales, South Africa.
REASON Raisins contain undeclared sulfites based on the New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets' analysis.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 131 x 30 lb bulk cases; 20 x 7 oz packs
DISTRIBUTION NJ and NY

PRODUCT BLAINE brand UroMag, Magnesium Oxide 140 mg, Magnesium Dietary Supplement, Capsule form, 100 count bottle, UPC barcode # 3 01650 05401 7,
CODE Lot 04M030, Exp. date 12/07
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Ultratab Laboratories Inc., Highland, NY
REASON The own label distributor received a complaint of 1 foreign capsule found in a bottle of UroMag Magnesium Oxide 140 mg Magnesium Dietary Supplement, lot 04M030. Analysis of the foreign capsule confirmed it to be Selegiline HCl 5 mg, a prescription product intended for the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 10,044 - 100 count bottles (1,018,368 capsules)
DISTRIBUTION KY

PRODUCT AVEENO Positively Radiant Triple Boosting Serum. 1.7 fl oz and .25 fl oz.
CODE All lots
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products Co., Skillman, NJ,
Manufacturer: Vee Pak Inc., Countryside, IL,
REASON Triple Boosting Serum is contaminated with Enterobacter gergoviae.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 242735 1.7 fl oz plastic pump containers/154944 0.25 fl oz plastic tubes
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide and Internationally

PRODUCT
a) Prepared Mrs. Gerry's Tuna Salad sold in 14 oz. container (code #60201),
    and 5 lb. container (code # 60205),
b) Prepared Mrs. Gerry's Ham Salad sold in 14 oz. container (code # 60501), and
    5 lb. container (code # 60505),
c) Prepared Mrs. Gerry's Gourmet Potato Salad sold in 12 lb. container (code # 10112),
d) Prepared Mrs. Gerry's Macaroni Salad sold in 5 lb. container (code # 10705), and
    12 lb. container (code # 10712),
e) Prepared Mrs. Gerry's White Macaroni Salad sold in 14 oz. container (code # 14001),
    40 oz. container (code # 14003) and 5 lb. container (code # 14005),
f) Prepared Mrs. Gerry's Deviled Egg Potato Salad sold in 5 lb. container (code # 09005),
g) Prepared Mrs. Gerry's New York Style Potato Salad sold in 14 oz. container
    (code # 10901), and 5 lb. container (code # 10905),
h) Prepared Supreme Seafood Salad sold in 4 lb. container (code # 59904), sold under
    the names: Block & Barrel Classic Supreme Seafood Salad, and Mrs. Gerry's
    Supreme Seafood Salad,
i) Prepared Mrs. Gerry's Summer Fresh Pasta Salad sold in 14 oz. (code # 81801)
    and 5 lb. container (code # 81805). Also sold under the name: Block & Barrel
    Classic Summer Fresh Pasta Salad in 5 lb. container (code # 81801),
j) Prepared Mrs. Gerry's Sour Kream “N” Cheese Macaroni Salad sold in 14 oz.
   container (code # 11001), and 5 lb. container (code # 11005),
k) Prepared Mrs. Gerry's Deli Fresh Macaroni Salad sold in 14 oz. container
    (code # 12201), 40 oz. container (code # 12203) and 11 lb. container
    (code # 12211). Also sold as Block & Barrel Classic Deli Fresh Macaroni
    Salad, 11 lb. (code # 12211)
l) Prepared Mrs. Gerry's Shell Macaroni Salad sold in 14 oz. container
    code (code # 10601), 5 lb. container (code # 10605) and 12 lb.
    container (code # 10612), ;
m) Mrs. Gerry's Smoked turkey Jarlsberg Kit (code # 83205), sold in 5 lb. container,
n) Prepared Mrs. Gerry's Seafood Royale Salad sold in 10 oz. container
     (code # 81162), and 5 lb. container (code # 81105). Also sold as
    Block & Barrel Classic Seafood Royale Salad in 5 # container (code # 81105),

o) Prepared Spoon River Potato Salad sold in 12 lb. container (code # 98012),
p) Prepared festival foods Knowlan's Homestyle Potato Salad, sold in
    12 lb. container (code # 22913),
q) Prepared Mrs. Gerry's Associated Rigatoni Pasta Base Kit sold in 5 lb.
    containers (code # 83305),
r) Mrs. Gerry's King Krab Salad sold in 5 lb. container (code # 13605),

s) Prepared Fareway Old Fashioned Potato Salad sold in 5 lb. container
(code # 93505) and 35 lb. container,
CODE
a) Use by code date 6-27-06, 7-02-06, 7-07-06, 7-08-06, 7-11-06;
b) Use by code dates: 6-06-06, 6-11-06, 6-12-06, 6-13-06, 6-16-06, 6-17-06, 6-21-06;
c) Use by code date 06/08/2006;
d), g), h), o) Use by date 6-11-06;
e) and f) Use by date 6-18-06;
i) Use by date 6-12-06;
j) Use by date 6-9-06;
k) Use by date 6-19-06;
k), l), p), r) Use by date 6-10-06;
m), n), q), s) Use by date 6-13-06
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Mrs. Gerry's Kitchen, Inc., Albert Lea, MN,
REASON Prepared salads were manufactured using a canned celery ingredient, which was inadequately acidified to prevent the growth of pathogens.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 54,544 lbs
DISTRIBUTION IA, IL, MI, MN, ND, NE, SD, UT, and WI

PRODUCT
a) Roha FD&C Red # 40 Granular, Pure Dye 90%, packaged in a 50 lb. case,
b) Roha FD&C Yellow # 6 Spheroclean, Pure Dye 92%, packaged in a 50 lb. case,
CODE
a) AM7926;
b) AM6366
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Roha U.S.A., L.L.C., Saint Louis, MO,
Manufacturer: ROHA DYECHEM PVT. LTD, DHATAV, India.
REASON Colors do not meet specification for certification.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 12,950 lbs.
DISTRIBUTION AL, IL, ID, CA, PA, and OH

PRODUCT Liquid potassium supplement under the following brands: a) MRI brand Elemental Potassium, 99mg, Net 2 Fl. Oz., b) Liquimins brand Ionic Potassium, 99mg, Net 2 Fl.
CODE Lot numbers: 073-502, 073-504, 073-506, and 073-602
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Mineral Resources International, Ogden,
REASON Dietary supplement may be contaminated with Aspergillis sydowii and yeast.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 8,469 bottles
DISTRIBUTION UT, Netherlands, Philippines, and UK

Publix Issues a Recall of Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough due to Undeclared Tree Nuts

Publix Super Markets of Lakeland, FL is issuing a allergen warning on refrigerated packages of Publix Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough (18 oz. ‘Chub’ size), with a date code of 17 Sept. 2006 and an item code (UPC) of 41415-00703, the product is dough for making baked cookies. The product in question was sold at Publix stores in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama and Tennessee. The ingredient label does not declare a tree nut (pecans) that may exist in the dough. Individuals who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to pecans run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

For more information, visit, www.publix.com.

WEEK ENDING JULY 15

Michigan Firm Recalls Franks

ConAgra Foods®, a Quincy, Mich., firm, is recalling approximately 16,716 pounds of jumbo franks due to an undeclared allergen (milk).

The product label indicates that the package contains jumbo franks made with turkey and pork; however, the package may contain cheese smoked sausage made with pork and turkey. The cheese smoked sausage contains milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the label.

The following product is subject to recall:

16-ounce vacuum packages of “ECKRICH®, JUMBO FRANKS, MADE WITH TURKEY, PORK.” Each label bears the establishment number “1941” and the lot code “3F.” Each package also bears the manufacturer’s code “0549082306” and the sell by date, “AUG 23, 2006.”

The franks were produced on May 15, 2006, and were shipped to retail stores in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and West Virginia.

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact the company toll-free, 24-hour information line at 1-866-344-6833. Media with questions about the recall should contact company Communications Director Tania Graves at (402) 595-6258.

PRODUCT Oatmeal - Raisin Frozen Cookie Dough, Net Wt. 3 lbs. packaged under 2 different labels: a) Alantra Oatmeal-Raisin Premium Cookie Dough, Product of USA, UPC 779759-100230; and b) Aunt Betsy’s Blue Ribbon Classics Oatmeal-Raisin Frozen Cookie Dough.

CODE Individual tubs are not coded, however Oatmeal - Raisin Cookie Dough was manufactured between 11/17/2005 and 02/09/2006.

RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Royalston Foods dba Royalston Desserts, Saint Paul MN

REASON Foreign material was reported by the Canadian Food Inspection Service as being found inside 2 different containers of Alantra Oatmeal-Raisin cookie dough. The foreign material may pose a choking hazard.

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 1541 - 3 lb containers

DISTRIBUTION IA and Canada

Harry & David Recalls Harry and David Wild 'N Spicy Hot Chili Pepper Tortilla Chips

Harry & David Operations Corp., of Medford, Oregon, is recalling approximately 47,300 bags of Hot Chili Pepper Tortilla Chips because they do not list milk in the ingredient statement.

Harry & David is recalling all Wild ‘N Spicy Hot Chili Pepper Tortilla Chips with an expiration date of May 1, 2006 through November 11, 2006. These tortilla chips are packaged in 14 oz. bags. The expiration date is in the upper right hand corner of the front of the bag.

These products were distributed from January 1, 2006 through July 13, 2006 throughout the United States through Harry and David Stores.

Consumers with questions about the recalled product may phone the Customer Service division at 800-345-5655, 24 hours a day. Customers may arrange for refunds through this number as well.

Galaxy Nutritional Foods Voluntarily Recalls 4 oz. Vegan Parmesan Flavor Grated Soy Topping

Galaxy Nutritional Foods, Inc. of Orlando, Florida is recalling all production codes of their 4 oz. "Vegan Parmesan Flavor Grated Soy Topping" because the product may contain traces of undeclared milk ingredients.

This product is distributed nationwide through natural, specialty food stores and supermarkets. The individual product labeling identifies the products as being manufactured for Galaxy Nutritional Foods, Inc., Orlando, Florida. No other Galaxy products are affected by this recall.

The Vegan Parmesan Flavor Grated Soy Topping is packaged in a 4 oz shaker canister with a dark purple label, with a UPC code of 77172-64000. Of the 39,288 shaker canisters distributed, the majority is being held in warehouse locations and has not reached consumers. The following expiration code dates are impacted:

04/01/07
04/15/07
04/29/07
05/27/07

Consumers who have purchased this product are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or destroy the product.

Consumers with questions may contact Galaxy Nutritional Foods at 1-800-441-9419 ext. 224.

Ho's Trading Inc. Recalls Advance Brand Coconut Gel

Ho's Trading Inc. 1010 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is recalling Advance Brand Coconut Gel, because it contains undeclared sulfites.

The recalled Advance Brand Coconut Gel is packed in a 16 oz., un-coded glass jar. The product was sold nationwide.

Consumers who have purchased Advance Brand Coconut Gel should return it to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1 -718-622-2288.

Ho's Trading Inc. Recalls Master Chao Brand Supreme Apricot

Ho's Trading Inc, 1010 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is recalling Master Chao Brand Supreme Apricot, because it contains undeclared sulfites.

The recalled Master Chao Brand Supreme Apricot is packed in a 6 oz., un-coded plastic container. The product was sold nationwide.

Consumers who have purchased Master Chao Brand Supreme Apricot should return it to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-718-622-2288.

WEEK ENDING JULY 22

Maryland Firm Recalls Ground Beef

George G. Ruppersberger & Sons, Inc., a Baltimore, Md., firm, is recalling approximately 315 pounds of ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

The products subject to recall are:

10- pound packages of "GROUND BEEF, NET WEIGHT 10 LBS., KEEP REFRIGERATED." Each package bears the establishment number "Est. 5931" inside the USDA mark of inspection and the package code, "627963."

The ground beef was produced on July 13 and was distributed to restaurants and institutions in Baltimore, Md.

Consumers and media with questions about the recall should contact company Manager Eb Nuttle at (410) 669-2600.

Harry & David Recalls Harry and David Chocolate Covered Pear Bites

Harry & David Operations Corp., of Medford, Oregon, is recalling approximately 2700 bags of Chocolate Covered Pear Bite candies because the packages may also contain Key Lime Cookie Bite candies. Both products are spherical, lime-green colored candies. The Key Lime Cookie Bite candies look similar to the Pear Bite candies, but they contain almond, egg and wheat ingredients.

Harry & David is recalling all Chocolate Covered Pear Bites with a Lot Code of 037061 printed in black ink on the bottom of the bag. These candies are packaged in clear plastic 8 oz. bags, tied with a tan ribbon at the top.

These products were produced and packaged by Marich Confectionery Company and distributed throughout the United States through Harry and David Stores.

Consumers with questions about the recalled product may phone the Customer Service division at 800-345-5655, 24 hours a day. Customers may arrange for refunds through this number as well.

Sunny Lake Trading Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Dried Potato

Sunny Lake Trading, Inc., 651A Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, is recalling Dried Potato because it may contain undeclared sulfites.

The recalled Dried Potato, sold in six-ounce, clear, uncoded plastic bags, was sold in the Brooklyn, NY area.

Consumers who have purchased Dried Potato should return it to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 718-453-3838.

WEEK ENDING JULY 29

STOUFFER'S MEATLOAF RECALLED

Nestlé Prepared Foods Company is recalling approximately 48,588 pounds of frozen meat loaf entrees that may contain pieces of plastic.

The following product is subject to recall:

9 7/8-ounce packages of "Stouffer's® Meatloaf, ketchup-glazed meatloaf in gravy with mashed potatoes, Made With REAL POTATOES." Each package bears the establishment number "EST. 7991" inside the USDA seal of inspection. Each package also bears the package code "6123595510" followed by a letter Q through Y, and "BEST BEFORE MARCH 2007."

The frozen entrees were produced on May 3, and were distributed to retail establishments nationwide.

Media with questions about the recall may contact company Marketing Communications Manager Roz O'Hearn at (440) 264-5170.

Consumers with questions about the recall may contact the Nestlé Consumer Services Department at (800) 227-6188.

HOT DOGS MAY CONTAIN LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES

Ramar Foods Corp. is recalling approximately 5.25 pounds of hot dogs that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The following products are subject to recall:

12-ounce packages of "ORIENTEX MANILA STYLE HOT DOGS." Each package bears the establishment number "Est. 17480" inside the USDA mark of inspection, as well as the product code, "065000717."

The hot dogs were produced on July 17, 2006 and were distributed to a retail outlet in San Leandro, Calif.

Consumers and media with questions about the recall should contact company Quality Control Manager Edith Mendoza at (925) 432-4267.

PRODUCT
a) Nestlé brand Country Creamery Toll House® Chocolate Chip Ice Cream in 1.75-quart
size.
b) Nestlé brand Country Creamery French Vanilla Ice Cram in 1.75-quart size.
CODE
a) "Best If Purchased By 11/10/06". Additional code information on carton "48-18-42
ML 4X" and specific time codes on each package of "22:00" through "13:00";
b) ''Best If Purchased By 11/10/06''.Additional code information on carton ''48-18-42
ML 4X'' and specific time codes on each package of ''22:00'' through ''13:00'';
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Dreyers Grand Ice Cream Inc., Oakland, CA, REASON Products may contain undeclared eggs.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 3,638 packages/4 pack per bundle
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide

PRODUCT
a) Chef Alain's smoked gravlax, 4 oz. (Smoked Salmon), Ingredients: Farm Raised
Salmon, Salt, Sugar, Dill. Keep Refrigerated, UPC 6541311030,
b) Chief Alain's smoked Norwegian salmon. Keep Refrigerated. Ingredients: Farm
Raised Salmon, Salt, Sugar, and Hickory Wood Smoke. UPC 6541311014,
c) Chief Alain's smoked Scottish Salmon, 4 oz and 8 oz packages. Ingredients: Salmon,
Salt, Sugar, and Hickory Wood Smoke.Keep Refrigerated. UPC 6541311004,
d) Chef Alain's whole sides Norwegian salmon. Ingredients: Farm Raised Salmon, Salt,
Sugar, and Hickory Wood Smoke. Keep Refrigerated, UPC 6541311014,
e) Chef Alain's pre-sliced sides Scottish salmon. Ingredients: Salmon, Salt, Sugar, and
Hickory Wood Smoke. Keep Refrigerated. UPC 6541311015,
f) Chef Alain's Smoked salmon bits, 5 lb bucket. Ingredients: Salmon, Salt, Sugar and
Hickory Wood Smoke. Keep Refrigerated. UPC #6541311014,
g) Chef Alain's Pastrami Salmon. 4 oz. Ingredients: Salmon, salt, sugar and Pastrami
Spices. Keep Refrigerated. UPC # 65413110144,
h) Chef Alain's Sliced pastrami side. Ingredients: Farm Raised Salmon, salt, sugar and
pastrami spices. UPC #65413110182,
CODE
a) Sell date 5/4 /2006;
b) Sell by date 5/4/2006;
c) Sell by date 5/4/2006;
d) Pack date 4/13/2006 sell by 5/4/2006;
e) Pack date 4/19/2006, sell by date 5/11/2006;
f) Sell by Date 5/4/2006;
g) Sell by Date: 5/4/2006;
h) Packed date 4/49/2006
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Moveable Feast Inc., Moonachie, NJ
REASON Smoked Salmon products were contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 894 packages/8 buckets
DISTRIBUTION NY, NJ and CT

PRODUCT Rookie's Snax Trail Mix in 8oz clear, flexible plastic bags.
CODE The retail units of the packages are not coded with information. Only the case packaging bears a lot number. The firm is recalling all its products manufactured therefore there are no specific lot codes associated.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: World Variety Produce Inc., Vernon, CA,
Manufacturer: Universal Foods, Inc./DBA/Consolidated Foods, Co., Gardena, CA.
REASON Product contains undeclared colors - FD&C Yellow # 5 and # 6.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 334 (12/8 oz bags per case)
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide

PRODUCT Caribbean Dreams Cerasee Tea, herbal Tea all natural caffeine free. NET WT. 31.2g (1.09 oz) ''Caribbean Dreams''-brand Cerasee Tea, packed in cases containing 24 boxes of 24 tea bags per box, with a total of 576 tea bags per case. The tea is packed in individual tea bags, of 24 tea bags per cellophane-sealed paper box, net weight 31.2 g (1.09.oz). Twenty-four boxes are packed per cardboard case.
CODE FEB 24 2006, FEB 23 2006
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Ocho Rios Miami, Inc.,
Manufacturer: Risk Management Ltd., Kingston, Jamaica.
REASON The product was tested by the State of Georgia and found to be contaminated with Salmonella.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 149 cases, 24 boxes per case
DISTRIBUTION GA and FL

PRODUCT Germack Pistachio Company Trail Mix - raisins, pineapple, papaya, banana chips, walnuts, cashews, almonds, brazils, pecans, apricots; net wt 14 oz,
CODE Best before 06/07/07
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Nutco, Inc., Detroit, MI,
REASON The product contains the undeclared color Yellow #5
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 108 packages
DISTRIBUTION MI and NY

PRODUCT Shrimp Shumai Dumplings - label reads in part ** L-SIZE GOURMET SHRIMP SHUMAI DUMPLINGS L-SIZE** NET WT. 3.36 KG (4 x 840 G) 7.40 LB,
CODE 181471 and 181472
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Ajinomoto Frozen Foods U.S.A., Inc., Portland, OR,
REASON FS-L-Shumai Shrimp and Shumai-Pork dumplings may be contaminated with metal fragments. Pork dumplings are a USDA product.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 365 cases
DISTRIBUTION CA, CO, HI, IL, NY and TX

Georgia Firm Recalls Ground Beef

Ray's Wholesale Meats, a White Ga. firm is recalling approximately 120 pounds of ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7

The products subject to recall are:

10- pound packages of "RAY'S WHOLESALE MEATS, GROUND BEEF, NET WT. 10 LBS.," Each package bears the establishment number "Est. 27504" inside the USDA mark of inspection and the production date, "July 25, 2006."

The ground beef was produced on July 25 and was distributed to retail establishments in Georgia.

Consumers and media with questions about the recall should contact company Warehouse Manager Bo Mulkey at (770) 382-1604.