AUGUST 2006
WEEK ENDING AUGUST 5
Classic Salads, LLC. Conducts Recalls of Baby Spinach and Spring (Mesclun) Mix
Classic Salads of Salinas, CA is recalling 4lb., 2lb. and 10 oz. Baby Spinach and 4lb., 3lb., 1.5lb., Spring Mix, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Baby Spinach/Spring Mix was distributed nationwide, as well as Canada and Japan, to foodservice, institutions and distributors.
Classic Salad's Baby Spinach and Spring Mix are packed in clear plastic bags with a stamped Lot Code number of 1502XXX indicating that it was processed on July 24th, 2006. Master cartons bear the "Classic Salads", "Classic Choice", "Classic Greens", "Sir Lancelot", "Taste of the Valley", "US Fresh" and "Valley Gold" labels and a Pallet ID Number is stamped in black ink on the exterior of the carton that is unique to each pallet. Baby Spinach pack sizes include: 4lb., 2x2lb., 12x10oz. Spring Mix pack sizes include: 5x3lb., 4x3lb., 3lb., 3x1lb., 2x1.5lb., 12x7oz.
Consumers who have purchased Classic Salad's Baby Spinach and Spring Mix are encouraged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at:
Lex Camany Sales Manager (831)809-9571
After 4pm (831)674-1803
Jay Del
Rosario QA Manager (831)763-1500
After 6pm (831)261-7173
PRODUCT Duncan Hines Family-Style
Chewy Fudge Brownies mix in 21 oz. box with UPC code 44209 31131,
CODE
JUN 16 07 GC6 "HH:MM" (HH:MM is a time stamp). Case
code 064420931131
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Pinnacle Food Corp., Mountain Lakes,
NJ
Manufacturer: Gilster-Mary Lee Corporation,
Centralia, IL.
REASON Duncan
Hines Family Style Chewy Fudge Brownies mix package contains Walnut Brownie mix.
The label of the Chewy Fudge Brownies mix does not list walnuts as an
ingredient.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE Approximately 400 retail
cartons
DISTRIBUTION CA, NV and HI
PRODUCT M & F brand Tuna
Salad sandwiches, Net Wt. 4.5 oz,
CODE 06/27/06,
06/29/06, 06/30/06 and 07/03/06
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER M &
F Distributing Co., Inc., Bedford, IN
REASON The product contains undeclared
eggs.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 74
sandwiches
DISTRIBUTION IN
PRODUCT
a) Fast Bites, Spicy
Breaded Chicken sandwiches, Net. Wt. 3.55 oz.,
two sandwiches per package,
b) Fast Bites, BBQ Chicken sandwiches, Net. Wt. 3.75 oz.,
two sandwiches per package,
CODE All
lots
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Pierre
Foods, Inc., Cincinnati, OH,
Manufacturer: Pierre Foods, Inc., Claremont, NC.
REASON
The bun portion of the sandwich contains
undeclared milk ingredients.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 33,523
cases/24 sandwiches per case
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide
Plains Meat Company, LTD., a Lubbock, Texas, firm, is recalling approximately 13,078 pounds of ground beef products
The products subject to recall are:
Southeastern Meats, a Chattanooga, Tenn., firm, is recalling approximately 4,337 pounds of ground beef
The products subject to recall are:
Each package bears the establishment number "Est. 7953" inside the
USDA mark of inspection and the case code, "07 31 06" or "08 01
06."
The ground beef was produced on July 31 and August 1, and was distributed to
retail establishments and institutions in Georgia and Tennessee.
Consumers and media with questions about the recall should contact company Vice
President John Shoocraft at (423) 892-6024.
WEEK ENDING AUGUST 12
Target® Issues a Recall on Super Target™ & Archer Farms™ Mini Angel Food Cakes
Target®, headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, is recalling SuperTarget™ brand Mini Angel Food cakes that were purchased before August 5, 2006 as they contain an undeclared Dried Egg White ingredient. This item may have an ARCHER FARMS™ sticker on the package.
The recalled item is:
SuperTarget or ARCHER FARMS Mini Angel Food 6-pack, 9.52 oz
Sell By dates
prior to 08/15/06 (printed on the white label)
Affected UPC Codes include
59608-00465, 32479-20399, 32479-30350, 32479-60299, 32479-70349, 32479-80798
The recalled item was sold at SuperTarget retail stores nationwide within the in-store Bakery area.
Upon awareness of the issue, the ingredient statement was corrected to include the missing Dried Egg White ingredient. Product with Sell By dates of 08/15/06 and after have the corrected ingredient statement which includes Dried Egg White and also lists Egg within the allergen Contain statement.
Consumers who have purchased this item are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact Target Guest Relations at 1-800-316-6151.
PRODUCT Kitchen Pride
Mushroom Farms Fresh, sliced, white mushrooms in corrugated cardboard boxes; 5
lbs. per box,
CODE
Side 1 of box: "SLC ¼
5# 111";
Side 2 of box: "SLC ¼ 5#******",
Where ****** is a number
between 180300 thru 195700
RECALLING
FIRM/MANUFACTURER Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms, Gonzales, TX,
REASON
Sliced mushrooms may be contaminated
with metal fragments.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 260/5
lb. cases
DISTRIBUTION TX
PRODUCT
a) IDACOL Roha
Dyechem Pvt. Ltd. FD&C Blue No. 1 Magic Crystal, Pure Dye 91%,
Date of
Mfr.: 08/05/2004, Net Wt.: 50.000 Lb/22.680 KGS, A/44 & 45,
b) IDACOL Roha Dyechem Pvt. Ltd. FD&C Red No. 3 Granular, Pure
Dye: 92%,
Date of Mfr.: 08/05/2004, Net Wt.: 50.000 Lb/22.680 KGS, A/44
& 45,
c) Roha FD&C Yellow No. 5 Sphero, Pure
Dye: 90%,
Date of Mfg.: 04/06/05, Net Wt.: 50.00 Lbs,
d) Roha FD&C Yellow No. 6
Sphero, Pure Dye: 88%,
Date of
Mfg.: 8/28/04, Net Wt. 50.00 Lbs,
CODE
a) FDA Lot No. AM4054;
b) FDA Lot No.
AM4134;
c) FDA Lot No. AN1206;
d) FDA Lot No. AM9087
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
a) 3,375
lbs;
b) 400 lbs.;
c) 1,150 lbs;
d) 1,000
lbs
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide and Canada
Maru Bakery & Wholesale Recalls Elsa Kolo Roasted Barley
Maru Bakery & Wholesale, Dallas, TX is recalling Elsa Kolo Roasted Barley because it contains undeclared peanuts.
The recalled Roasted Barley sold in 3 oz, ½ lb, 5 lb and 10 lb clear plastic bags, with or without labels, were sold in Dallas, TX, Houston, TX, Atlanta, GA and Columbus, OH. The bags with labels identify the product as Elsa Kolo Roasted Barley. The product was also distributed in bulk 88 lb white bags that are labeled "Maru Import & Export Dallas, Texas U.S.A Item Elsa Kolo".
Consumers who have purchased Elsa Kolo Roasted Barley should return it to the place of purchase.
Consumers with questions may contact the company at 214-221-3123.
Fullei Fresh Recalls Alfalfa Because of Possible Health Risk
Fullei Fresh of Miami, Florida, is recalling its 5-ounce containers of alfalfa sprouts because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
The recalled alfalfa sprouts were distributed statewide in food service establishments. The product comes in a 5-ounce, clear plastic cup container. This product was grown and packaged by Fullei Fresh, and distributed by produce companies.
Consumers who have purchased 5-ounce containers of alfalfa sprouts in the month of July are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-877-4-Fullei.
Wegmans Recalls Food You Feel Good About Spring Water
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is recalling all sizes of Wegmans Food You Feel Good About (FYFGA) Spring Water , produced for Wegmans by Mayer Brothers, located in West Seneca , New York . All use-by dates on or before 08/08/08 are affected by this recall.
Wegmans' decision to recall the products was made after they received test results on the level of bromate in the bottled product. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has set 10 parts per billion as the maximum allowable level of bromate in bottled water. Some tests results showed no detectable levels of bromate in Wegmans FYFGA Spring Water, while other tests showed levels that exceed the maximum. The results range from zero to 25 parts per billion (ppb).
Customers are encouraged to return the products to Wegmans for a full refund. Consumers who have questions or concerns about this recall should contact Wegmans Consumer Affairs Department at 585-464-4760 (in Rochester) or toll free at 1 (800) WEGMANS (934-6267) Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
The following Wegmans products are included in the recall:
Size |
Description |
UPC (bar code) |
---|---|---|
24 pack/16.9 oz. bottles |
Wegmans FYFGA Spring Water |
77890 10082 |
32 pack/16.9 oz. bottles |
Wegmans FYFGA Spring Water |
77890 14649 |
2.5 gallon |
Wegmans FYFGA Spring Water |
77890 10127 |
20 oz. |
Wegmans FYFGA Spring Water with fluoride |
77890 11003 |
20 oz. |
Wegmans FYFGA Spring Water |
77890 46226 |
6 pack/16.9 oz. bottles |
Wegmans FYFGA Spring Water |
77890 67496 |
12 pack/16.9 oz. bottles |
Wegmans FYFGA Spring Water |
77890 10085 |
1 liter |
Wegmans FYFGA Spring Water |
77890 82589 |
1 gallon |
Wegmans FYFGA Spring Water with fluoride |
77890 59318 |
1 gallon |
Wegmans FYFGA Spring Water |
77890 10358 |
3 pack/1 gallon |
Wegmans FYFGA Spring Water |
77890 34247 |
12 pack/1 liter |
Wegmans FYFGA Spring Water |
77890 10088 |
5 gallon |
Wegmans FYFGA Spring Water |
77890 26316 |
24 pack/20 oz. bottles |
Wegmans FYFGA Spring Water |
77890 21849 |
Wegmans Distilled Water (1 gallon) and Wegmans Distilled Baby Water (1 gallon) are not affected by this recall.
All of the products referred to in this release were sold only at 71 Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. located in New York , Pennsylvania , New Jersey , Virginia , and Maryland . Visit http://www.wegmans.com/and click on “food safety” for Wegmans' list of product recalls.
Whole Foods Market Issues Nationwide Recall of 365 Everyday Value Soy Cream Chocolate and Vanilla Products
Whole Foods Market of Austin, Texas is recalling 365 Everyday Value Soy Cream Chocolate and 365 Everyday Value Soy Cream Vanilla, all lot codes, because it may contain undeclared milk proteins.
The product, distributed by Whole Foods Market, may have reached consumers at all stores nationwide. The product can be identified by a label that reads "365 Everyday Value Soy Cream Chocolate." This item comes in half gallon, yellow package with gold and white lettering inside a red box. It has a UPC Code of 9948241414. The other product can be identified as "365 Everyday Value Soy Cream Vanilla." This item comes in half gallon, white package with gold and white lettering inside a blue box. It has a UPC Code of 9948241415.
Consumers who have purchased this product are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Whole Foods Market has contacted its locations holding stocks of this product and has directed Store/Facility Team Leaders to remove this product from the shelves and destroy it until a new supply of this product becomes available. The recall does not affect any other Whole Foods Market product.
For more information, please contact Whole Foods Market Private Label Customer Service at 512.477.5566 ext. 20020.
Future Food Ltd. Recalls Krab Supreme Dip and Supreme Krab Dip
Future Food Ltd, Dallas TX, is recalling 7-oz and 12-oz packages of Krab Supreme Dip and Supreme Krab Dip, sold under the brand names of Salads of the Sea, Hen House and Fisherman's Market, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes.
Krab Dip Supreme and Supreme Krab Dip were distributed in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Alabama, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Texas in the retail stores of Winn-Dixie, Harris Teeter, Kash n Karry, Ball's and Hen House.
The product was sold under the Salads of the Sea, Hen House and Fisherman's Market brands and is packaged in 7-oz and 12-oz round and rectangular shaped containers. The use by code date on the product is August, 23, 2006 (8/23/06) and will be indicated on either the top or bottom of the container. Lot code for the product is 06186.
Consumers who have purchased packages of this product with the August 23rd code date are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or they may discard it.
Consumers with questions can call the company at 1-800-318-7229.
WEEK ENDING AUGUST 19
Expanded Recall:
Future Food Ltd. Recalls Salad, Spreads, Dips, and
Related Products
Future Food Ltd, Dallas, TX, is expanding its August 11, 2006 recall of Krab Dip Supreme and Supreme Krab Dip to include the following additional products that bear either the use-by date of 8/23/06 and the lot code 06186 or the use-by date of 8/23/06 and the marking A4, B4 or C4: Krab Log, Cajun Smoked Salmon Flavored Spread, Krab Artichoke Spinach Dip, Krab Dip, Cajun Krab Dip, Jalapeno Krab Dip, Cajun Crawfish Salad, and Smoked Salmon Flavored Spread. These products were sold under the brand names of Salads of the Sea, Hen House, Southern Home and Fisherman's Market.
The recall is being expanded because these products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes.
The products were distributed in FL, SC, AL, KS, NC, VA, TN, OK, FL, MI, MO, AZ, NM, OH, WA, OR, CO, CA, and LA.
Products are packaged in a variety of sizes, including plastic 7-oz. and 12-oz. round and rectangular containers, 16-oz. round packaging, and plastic 5 lb tubs.
Consumers who have purchased packages of these products either with lot code 06186 or a use-by date of 8/23/06 are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or they may discard it.
Consumers with questions can call the company at 1-800-318-7229.