SEPTEMBER 2007

WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 1

Bella Cucina Issues Recall on Undeclared Walnuts in Death by Chocolate Cookies

Bella Cucina of Atlanta, Georgia is recalling units of Death by Chocolate cookies if your bag does not correctly state that the product contains walnuts. 

Death by Chocolate cookies may have been sold directly to consumers in the following retail stores:

All stores have been notified of the incident.

The Death by Chocolate cookies is bags are in a 6oz. bag with a sleeve label. The UPC code for this product is 19193 00020. These cookies have a three month shelf life. The cookies being recalled were made on June 14, 2007 and also July 5, 2007 for a total of 36 cases, 12 units per case. The cookie ingredient list did not contain Walnuts.

Consumers should contact Bella Cucina directly at 678.539.8400 so we can refund or replace the cookie bag.

PRODUCT Parsley Powder, Dehydrated, bulk, a) World Spice Inc; b) Labeled for Dehydrates, Inc; c) Labeled for Van deVries/Atlantic Spice, CODE
a) Lot #960; b) Lot 4522, 4600 and 4601; c) Lot 21966
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER World Spice, Inc., Roselle, NJ
REASON Products may be contaminated with Salmonella. They are associated with an outbreak of Salmonella illness.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 16,750 pounds
DISTRIBUTION NJ and NY

PRODUCT Veggie Booty recalled by Robert's American Gourmet contained in Well Baskets Gifts as follows: Gift Basket Item Code Healthy Birthday for Her sampler GB02B205 Healthy Birthday for Her GB02B204 Healthy Athlete Birthday Basket For her GB02B202 Healthy Congratulations Basket GB02C402 Sympathy Basket GB02C503 With Sympathy Basket GB02S503 Deluxe Sympathy Basket GB02S503 Thank You Healthy Sentiments GB02T202 Healthy Valentines Day Gift Basket GB03VA10 My Valentine Basket GB03VA16 Little Valentines GB03VA14 My Valentine Deluxe Basket GB03VA05 Our Deluxe Women’s Healthy Valentines Day Gift Basket GB03VA07 Women’s Healthy Valentines Day Gift basket GB03VA23 Shamrock Delight GB03SP01 Happy Spring GB03EA11 Easter Goodies GB03EA08 College Student Easter Basket GB03EA14 The Healthy Assistant Gift Basket GB03SE04 The Deluxe Healthy Mothers Day Gift Basket GB03MO03 The Healthy Mothers Day Basket GB03MO06 The Big Daddy GB03DA09 Healthy Halloween GB03HA01 Seasons greetings Gift Basket GB03CH12 Low Sugar Deluxe Gift Basket GB05S306 Low Sugar Gift Basket GB05S307 Vegan GB05S314 Vegetarian GB05S316 Seasonal Allergy relief Basket GB01A102 Deluxe Allergy Relief Basket GB01A101 Deluxe Anxiety Relief Basket GB01A203 Anxiety Relief Basket GB01A201 Athlete Health basket GB01A302 Athlete Health Sampler GB01A301 Deluxe Athletes Health Basket GB01A303 Cancer Patient Snacker GB01C105 Healthy Gift Basket for Children GB01C208 Children’s Get Well GB01C204 Healthy Camper GB01C207 BooBoo Basket GB01C202 Healthy College Student Care Package GB01C302 Healthy College Student Sampler Care Package GB01C303 Exam Survival GB01C301 LDS Missionary Package GB01C305 Depression Relief Healthy Sentiments GB01D102 Depression Relief Basket GB01D103 Deluxe Depression Relief Basket GB01D101 Super Deluxe Depression Relief Basket GB01D104 Gall Bladder Health GB01D302 Energizing Basket for Him GB01E102 Deluxe Get Well Basket GB01G101 Super Deluxe Get Well basket GB01G104 Golfer's Healthy Basket GB01G205 Deluxe Golfers Healthy Gift Basket GB01G201 Healthy Hiker GB01G401 Immunity Boosting GB01I101 immunity Boosting Snacker GB01I102 Insomnia Relief GB01I201 Marathon Runner Sampler Basket GB01M103 Marathon Runner Gift Basket GB01M102 Marathon Runner Deluxe Gift Basket GB01M101 Marathon Runner Super Deluxe Basket GB01M105 Men’s Health Sampler Basket GB01M302 The Menopause Health Basket GB01M402 Guided Imagery Deluxe Menopause Health Basket GB01M401 Guided Imagery Menopause Health Basket GB01M404 Deluxe Menopause Health Basket GB01M406 Over the hill Menopause Health Basket GB01M405 Pain Relief Sampler Basket GB01P104 Pain Relief Basket GB01P103 Deluxe pain Relief basket GB01P102 Super Deluxe Pain Relief Basket GB01P106 Our Better than Aspirin Pain Relief Basket GB01P101 Pain Relief Guided Imagery Gift Basket GB01P107 Healthy Pregnancy Sampler Gift Basket GB01P203 Healthy Pregnancy Gift Basket GB01P202 Deluxe Healthy Pregnancy Gift Basket GB01P201 Stop Smoking Sampler Basket GB01S103 The Stress Relief Basket GB01S202 The Deluxe Stress Relief Basket GB01S201 The Stress Relief Sampler Basket GB01S203 Hyperthyroidism basket GB01T101
CODE All lots
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Well Baskets, LLC, Newtown, CT
Manufacturer: Robert’s American Gourmet Food, Inc., Sea Cliff, NY. REASON Veggie Booty (recalled by Robert 's American Gourmet due to Salmonella contamination) was included in gift baskets.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 753 baskets
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide and Canada

PRODUCT Home Special Health Soup Recipe, Net Wt. 5.3oz. (150g+-5g). Product of China. Serving Size: 1/6 cup (24g), Servings Per Container: 4 --- Product is also labeled in Chinese language
CODE No code
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Ho's Trading Inc., Brooklyn, NY
Manufacturer: Sinojet Development LTD, Hong Kong, China (Mainland). REASON The product contained undeclared sulfites (478 ppm) based on sampling & analysis by New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 42 cases (60 - 5.3 oz. packages per case)
DISTRIBUTION NJ, NY, FL, GA, IL, KY, MA, MN, MO, NC, SC, OH, MD

PRODUCT Lucky Eight Brand Dried Lily Bulb, Net. Wt. 12oz (340g). Product of The People's Republic of China --- UPC 7 67533 80097 1. The product is packaged in a sealed, flexible plastic bag
CODE No code
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Murray International Trading Co., Inc., Brooklyn, NY
REASON The product contained undeclared sulfites (651 ppm) based on sampling and analysis by New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 882 – 12 oz. bags
DISTRIBUTION NY

PRODUCT
a) Robert's American Gourmet brand Veggie Booty, With Spinach and Kale. The product is sold in 1/2 oz. (UPC 15665-60128-8), 1 oz. (UPC 15665-60122-6), and 4 oz. (UPC 15665-60915-4) flexible, plastic foil bags
b) Robert's American Gourmet brand Super Veggie Tings Crunchy Corn Sticks, With Spinach and Broccoli, Net wt. 6 oz. (168g). The product is packaged in flexible, plastic foil bags, UPC 15665-10356
CODE All codes and expiration dates   
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Robert's American Gourmet Food, Inc., Sea Cliff, NY
Manufacturer: Keystone Food Products Inc., Easton, PA. 
REASON The product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The product is associated with a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella Wandsworth.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE VB: 90,236 cases (12-4oz bags per case); 6406 cases (24-1oz bags per case); 232 cases (60-½ oz bags per case); SVT: 3813 cases (12-6oz bags per case)
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide and Canada

PRODUCT
a) MaraNatha Natural Roasted Sesame Tahini in 16-oz glass jars (Case UPC 0 51651 26029, Item UPC 0 51651 06029) and 32-lb plastic pails (Item# 201S9034), 
b) MaraNatha Natural Raw Sesame Tahini in 16-oz glass jar, Case UPC 0 51651 26028, Item UPC 0 51651 06028, 
c) MaraNatha Organic Roasted Sesame Tahini in 16-oz glass jars (Case UPC 0 51651 29226, Item UPC 0 51651 09226), 15-lb plastic pails (Item 2019037, Case UPC 09037) and 32-lb plastic pails (Item 2019038, Case UPC 0 51651 09038), 
d) MaraNatha Organic Raw Sesame Tahini 16 oz. glass jars (Case UPC 0 51651 29225, Item UPC 0 51651 09225), in 15-lb plastic pails (Item 2019035, Case UPC 0 51651 09035) and in 32-lb plastic pails (Item 2019036, Case UPC 0 51651 09036), 
e) Whole Foods brand 365 Organic Everyday Value Sesame Tahini in 16 oz. glass jars. UPC number 0009948240599, Recall # F-490-7
CODE
a), c), and d) "Use by" date of 04/11/08 and earlier. Expiration date of 01/05/08 (lot 07130), and earlier;
b) and e)  "Use by" date of 04/11/08 and earlier;
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: nSpired Natural Foods, San Leandro, CA
Manufacturer: Nspired Natural Foods, Ashland, OR. 
REASON Products may be contaminated with Salmonella
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 16-oz: 519,540 units; 15-lb: 2,886 units; 32-lb: 2,936 units
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide, Canada and, Japan 

Metz Fresh Announces Recall of Spinach

Metz Fresh, LLC is recalling bagged spinach as a result of a positive test for Salmonella found during routine company testing.

The spinach is distributed under the label Metz Fresh, in both retail and food service packages. These include 10 and 16 oz bags as well as 4-2.5 lb. and 4 lb. cartons. The only Metz Fresh product affected is spinach that bears the tracking codes 12208114, 12208214 and 12208314. It was distributed in the continental United States and Canada.

Consumers are advised to discard this product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. 

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact 831-386-1018.

Stirrings LLC Participates in Recall of Rimmer® Brand Mojito Cocktail Garnish 

Stirrings LLC, of Fall River, Massachusetts is recalling its 3.5 oz packages of Rimmer® Brand Mojito Cocktail Garnish (UPC# 80999 00046) with the best by codes 10/27/08, 10/30/08, 11/23/08, 12/01/08, 12/04/08 and 01/03/09 printed on the side of the tin. The recall may involve approximately 5,000 cases of its Rimmer® Brand Mojito Cocktail Garnish supplied by Van de Vries Spice Corporation (formerly Atlantic Quality Spice) of Edison, NJ because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. 

Rimmer® Brand Mojito Cocktail Garnish was distributed nationwide through distributors, retail stores, internet sales and cocktail establishments.

Consumers who have purchased Rimmer® Brand Mojito Cocktail Garnish with the best by codes noted above are asked to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. 

Consumers with questions may contact the Company toll-free at 866-648-8239.

Everlasting Distributors, Inc. Recalls Blue Ocean Smoked Indian Sardine Tamban 

Everlasting Distributors, Inc. of Bayonne, NJ, is recalling its Blue Ocean Smoked Indian Sardine Tamban 8oz. packaged frozen products because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. 

Blue Ocean Smoked Indian Sardine Tamban was distributed in New York and New Jersey areas and it reached consumers through retail stores.

Blue Ocean Indian Sardine Tamban comes in an uncoded white styropor foam tray and vacuum packed with a clear plastic bag.

Consumers who have purchased the Blue Ocean Smoked Indian Sardine Tamban 8oz. frozen product are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. 

Consumers with questions may contact Everlasting Distributors, Inc. at (201) 823-0800.

Kroger Mustard or Potato Salad

Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) Director Robert Boggs in conjunction with The Kroger Co. today advises consumers not to consume Kroger brand Mustard or Southern-Style potato salad with a "Best If Used By" date of Sept. 5, 2007, because it may contain E. coli O157:H7.

ODA’s Consumer Analytical Laboratory tested a sample of the Kroger brand Mustard or Southern-style potato salad collected during routine food safety sampling, and found it positive for E. coli O157:H7, a foodborne pathogen.

For more information regarding this product withdrawal, please visit http://www.kroger.com/.

WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 8

Ground Beef Products Recalled Due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination

Fairbank Reconstruction Corp., doing business as Fairbank Farms, an Ashville, N.Y., establishment, is recalling approximately 884 pounds of ground beef products because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

• 1.33-pound trays of “SHAW’S FRESH GROUND ROUND BEEF PATTIES, 85/15.” Each package bears the establishment number “Est. 492” inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each “Nutrition Facts” label bears a time stamp between “17:05” and “17:25” as well as a date code of “243.”

PRODUCT Jermuk Group Jermuk Classic Medicinal Table Natural Sparkling Mineral Water. The product is in a 0.5 liter translucent green glass bottle. The product is shipped in cases that contain 12 bottles,
CODE All
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Aa Impex Group Inc., Philadelphia, PA,
Manufacturer: "Jermuk" CJSC, Jermuk, Armenia. 
REASON This product was found to contain excessive levels of arsenic.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 50 cases
DISTRIBUTION PA

PRODUCT
a) Gerber Organic Whole Grain Oatmeal Cereal for Baby, Net Wt. 8 oz.;
    UPC Code is 15000 12502, 
b) Gerber Organic Whole Grain Rice Cereal for Baby, Net. Wt. 8 oz.,
    UPC Code is 15000 12504, 
CODE All lots
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Gerber Products Co., Fremont, MI
Manufacturer: Gerber Products Co., Fort Smith, AR. 
REASON These cereals may contain lumps of cereal which do not dissolve in water or milk and pose a potential choking hazard.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 3,171,504 boxes
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide, Jamaica, Saint Maarten and the Cayman Islands (BWI)

PRODUCT
a) Toby's Toasted Sesame Dressing in a 12 ounce glass jar. The label is clear and has black lettering. Labeling: Toby's Toasted Sesame Dressing. Dairy Free. Tahini (ground organic sesame seeds), water, tofu (*organic, non-GMO soybeans, water, magnesium chloride), canola oil, wine vinegar, tamari soy sauce, sesame oil, herbs & spices
b) Toby's Lite Sour Creme In a 8 ounce plastic container with red, white and blue label. Labeling: Toby's Lite Sour Creme, NET WT 8 OZ 226.8 G. MADE WITH ORGANICALLY GROWN NON-GMO SOYBEANS. NO PRESERVATIVES.KEEP REFRIGERATED. Ingredients: Tofu (Organic Non-GMO Soybeans, Water, Magnesium Chloride), Organic Cane Juice, Organic Lemon Juice, Cider Vinegar, Sea Salt, Non-GMO Canola Oil, Organic Sesame Tahini, Herbs and Spices, CODE
a) Best by date between 6/14/07 and 7/19/07;
b) EXP JUNE 10 or EXP JUNE 17
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Toby’s Family Foods, LLC, Springfield, OR
REASON Products were manufactured using tahini, which was contaminated with Salmonella.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 202 Toasted Sesame Dressing; 77 Lite Sour Cream
DISTRIBUTION CA, WA, and OR

PRODUCT
a) Frozen breaded trout nuggets sold under the Clear Springs brand and Sysco Portico brand, all sold bulk in 10 lb. cases: Clear Springs Brand, Rainbow Treasures, 1 oz. fish shaped nuggets, UPC number 10 070765 08893;  Sysco Portico Brand, Rainbow Treasures, 1 oz. fish shaped nuggets  UPC #5870324 & UPC 00074865 77352; Clear Springs Brand, Minced  Portions 3oz. square shaped fish patties, UPC number 10 070765 08895;  Clear Springs Brand, Minced Portions 3.7oz., fish pattie, UPC number 10 070765  08888, 
b) Frozen breaded trout nugget, Hot & Spicy Popcorn Trout, packed bulk in 10 lb. cases under the Clear Springs Brand, UPC 10 070765 08751, CODE
a) Code is Julian date, single digit for year and batch number (DDDYBB):
258606 347604, 347611, 002701, 002702, 002718, 004701, 004702, 004703, 016704, 016707, 016708, 016714, 016719, 018701, 018702, 018704, 018707, 018708, 018710, 018714, 108715, 023702, 023710, 023718, 025701, 025702, 025703, 025704, 025705, 025706, 025707, 025708, 025701 09, 025711, 025714, 025715, 025716, 030701, 030707, 030709, 030710, 030711, 030713, 030714, 030715, 030717, 033703, 033706, 033709, 033711, 033715, 033717, 038707, 038710, 0380711, 0380714, 0380716, 0380718, 0380719, 045701, 045704,
045705, 045707, 045709, 045710, 045711, 045712, 052701, 052702, 052705, 052709, 053701, 053720, 057703, 057704, 057709, 0587 01, 058702, 058715, 074706, 074707, 074708, 074709, 074710, 088702, 088705, 088706, 088710, 088711, 088712, 088713, 088714, 088715, 088716, 093714, 093717, 121720, 128705, 128706, 128707, 128708, 128709, 149705;
b) 080602, 226601, 226602, 226604, 226606
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Clear Spring Foods Inc. – Specialty Plant, Buhl, ID
REASON The product lists whey as an ingredient but does not list milk as the source of the whey as required by FALCPA.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 9,063/10 lb cases and 89 cases of 6/ 5 lb boxes
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide

PRODUCT SIMILAC Special Care Premature Infant Formula with Iron, Ready to feed bottles, birth to 12 months, 24 Cal/fl oz, 2 FL Oz. plastic bottles. The 2 FL OZ plastic bottles are packaged in cartons. Each carton contains 8/2 FL ounce plastic bottles. Six cartons are packaged into a case, CODE The individual 2 FL oz. bottles contain lot numbers 44427X8, use by date 1 SEP 2007; 44427X81, use by date 1 SEP 2007, and 50005X8, use by date 1 MAR 2008. The cartons and cases in which the 2 FL oz bottles are packaged contain a different lot code than is on the individual bottles. The carton and case lot numbers are 46815D5, 47847D5, and 52023D5.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Ross Products Division Abbott Laboratories, Columbus, OH
REASON Infant Formula does not contain labeled amount of iron.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 5,431
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide

PRODUCT Sensible Portions All Natural Multi Grain Crisps Cheddar Excellent Source of Whole Grains, Baked Snack Net Wt. 1.3 oz. (37g) World Gourmet Marketing LLC Wayne, NJ 07474 Nutrition Facts: Total Fat 1.5 g 2%RDA Saturated Fat 0 g Trans Fat 0 g Sodium 160 mg 7% RDA Protein 2g,
CODE All products
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: World Gourmet Marketing, LLC, Butler, NJ
Manufacturer: Ideal Snacks, Inc., Liberty, NY. 
REASON A package of Multi Grain Crisps contains incorrect content information on the Nutrition Facts panel label.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 5,760 units
DISTRIBUTION NJ

PRODUCT
a) be Powered Protein Bar all natural chocolate raspberry,
    be Powered Protein Bar all natural chocolate raspberry ,
    4 bars 2.0 oz (57 g) total net wt 8.0 oz (227g); Supports peak energy,
    heart-healthy protein for a leaner body, helps support healthy immune
    function, 
b) be Powered Protein Bar all natural wild berry, be Powered Protein Bar
    all natural wild berry , 4 bars 2.0 oz (57 g) total net wt 8.0 oz (227g);
    Supports peak energy, heart-healthy protein for a leaner body, helps
    support healthy immune function, 
c) be Healthy Kids Snack Bar all natural peanut butter, 5 bars 1.5 oz (43 g)
    total net wt 7.5 oz (215g); low fat, whole grain, high energy, perfect snack for after school, practice or anytime, healthy eating for healthy kids,    
d) be Healthy Kids Snack Bar all natural chocolate chip, 5 bars 1.5 oz (43 g) total net wt 7.5 oz (215g); low fat, whole grain, high energy, perfect snack for after school, practice or anytime, healthy eating for healthy kids,
CODE
a) 1-85337-00030-2 single 1-85337-00080-7 4pk 1-85337-09080-8 4 pk+2 bonus;
b) 1-85337-00031-9 single 1-85337-00081-4 4pk 1-85337-09081-5 4pk+ 2 bonus;
c) 1-85337-00251-1 5pk;
d) 1-85337-00250-4 5pk
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Be unlimited, Ltd, Milwaukee, WI,
Manufacturer: Colorado Baking Company, Colorado Springs, CO.
REASON Manufacturing issue has been identified that results in the potential for these products to develop mold prior to their expiration date.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 430,200 bars
DISTRIBUTION MN

Listeria Detected in Organic Pastures Raw Cream

The California Department of Food and Agriculture has issued an order to Organic Pastures Dairy Company to withdraw from retail distribution Grade A raw cream manufactured at their facility in Fresno, due to detection of Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.

Under the recall, Organic Pastures brand Grade A raw cream with code dates SEP 14 through SEP 21 is to be pulled immediately from retail shelves and consumers are strongly urged to dispose of any product remaining in their refrigerators. Until further notice, Organic Pastures may not produce raw cream for the retail market.

Consumers should discard the raw cream or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. California consumers who have purchased Organic Pastures brand raw cream may call the company at 559- 352-6585 with questions about the product withdrawal.

Jensen's Old Fashioned Smokehouse Inc. Recalls Jensen's Seattle Style Wild Smoked Salmon Spread Lemon Dill and Onion, and PCC brand Smoked Salmon Spread

Jensen's Old Fashioned Smokehouse Inc. of Seattle, WA is recalling 480 tubs of Jensen's Seattle Style Wild Smoked Salmon Spread Lemon Dill and Onion and 132 tubs of PCC brand Smoked Salmon Spread all–natural, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Seattle Style Wild Smoked Salmon Spread Lemon Dill and Onion, and PCC brand Smoked Salmon Spread all – natural were distributed in retail stores in Western Washington.

Jensen's Seattle Style Wild Smoked Salmon Spread Lemon Dill and Onion is coded Sell By 10/14/07 and 10/15/07, and PCC brand Smoked Salmon Spread all–natural is coded Sell By 9/29/07. Both products were sold in 7 oz. plastic tubs.

Consumers who have purchased Jensen's Seattle Style Wild Smoked Salmon Spread Lemon Dill and Onion, and PCC brand Smoked Salmon Spread all – natural are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the Quality Assurance Department at Jensen's Smokehouse at 206-364-5569.

WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 15

PRODUCT Frozen Monkfish, Gutted and Head-off, Product of China, net. Wt. 22 lbs, gross wt. 24.2 lbs.,
CODE Product is not coded
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Hong Chang Corp., Santa Fe Springs, CA
Manufacturer: Longhal Liancheng Freezing Co. Ltd., Longhai City, China (Mainland). 
REASON Product labeled as monkfish is actually puffer fish which may contain tetrodotoxin, a potent neurotoxin.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 282 boxes/22 lb. boxes
DISTRIBUTION HI, CA, and IL

PRODUCT Gentle Rain Extra Mild Sensitive Skin Moisturizing Body Wash and Shampoo, 21 fl. oz. (621 ml), USA Product # 7233, UPC # 11701-041-26
CODE 1046669
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Coloplast Corp. Skin Care Div., Minneapolis, MN
Manufacturer: Coloplast Corp. Skin Care Div., North Mankato, MN. REASON Gentle Rain Extra Mild might be contaminated with bacteria including Kiebsiella oxytoca.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 5,412 units
DISTRIBUTION AL, AR, CA, GA, IL, KY, MA, MD, ME, MN, NJ, PA, SC, TX, and WI

PRODUCT
a) Muncheros Chili Saladitos, (dried salted prunes with chili) UPC CODE
#690166345727 Tia Linda Chili Saladitos, UPC CODE #690166364056,
b) Muncheros Salted Saladitos and Muncheros Saladitos Dried Salted Prunes 3.5oz, UPC # 690166345710, Tia Linda Saladitos Dried Salted Saladitos 3.5oz, UPC # 690166364063, 
CODE
a) All lot codes starting with 02321 (November 17, 2002) to present lot 06278 (October 5, 2006);
b) Lot codes starting with 02321 (November 17, 2002) to present lot,
06278 (October 5, 2006)
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: New Century Snacks, LLC, City of Commerce, CA
Manufacturer: Chia I Foods Co., Ltd., South El Monte, CA. 
REASON Samples collected during establishment inspection contained high levels of lead.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 1,020,444  pkgs of Saladitos Chili; 1,486,188 pkgs of Saladitos
DISTRIBUTION CA, AZ, TX, AR, UT, VA, OK, IL, NM and WI

PRODUCT
a) Salted Prunes (Saladitos). Packaged in fifty (50) pounds per case
b) Saladitos con Chile. Packaged in fifty (50) pounds per case, 
CODE
a) Lot No. 06;
b) None
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Chia I Foods Co. Ltd, South El Monte, CA
Manufacturer: Dong Bou Foodstuff Industrial Co., Ltd., Xinxing, China (Mainland). 
REASON Samples collected during inspection revealed high levels of lead.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 1,183,962 pounds
DISTRIBUTION CA, AZ, and ND

PRODUCT French Style Green Beans, Net Wt 14.5 oz (411g), Ingredients: green beans, water, salt. Canned under the following labels:
1) Albertson's, Distributed by Albertsons, Inc., UPC # 4116341208;
2) Best Choice, Proudly distributed by Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc., UPC # 7003834775;
3) Bogopa, Distributed by Bogopa Service Corp., UPC # 5903200166;
4) Cub Foods, Distributed by SuperValu, Inc., UPC # 4113047065;
5) Dierbergs, Distributed by Dierbergs Markets, Inc., UPC # 2393310032;
6) Flavorite, Distributed by SuperValu, Inc., UPC # 4113006420;
7) Food Club, Distributed by Topco Associates LLC, UPC # 3680009514;
8) Happy Harvest, Distributed by Aldi, Inc., UPC # 4149812053;
9) HEB, Distributed by H-E-B, UPC # 4122024981;
10) Hill Country Fare, Distributed by H-E-B, UPC # 4122041266;
11) IGA, Distributed by IGA, Inc., UPC # 4127087480;
12) Kroger, Distributed by The Kroger Co., UPC # 1111080270;
13) Laura Lynn, fresh from the farm fancy sliced, Distributed by Ingles
  Markets, Inc., UPC # 8685401418;
14) North Pride, Distributed by Lakeside Foods, Inc., UPC # 9673200050;
15) Shop N Save, Distributed by SuperValu, Inc., UPC # 4113035282;
16) Shoppers Value, Distributed by SuperValu, Inc., UPC # 4113030471;
17) Schnucks, Distrituted by Schnuck Markets, Inc., UPC # 4131802003;
18) Thrifty Maid, Distributed by Win-Dixie Stores, Inc., UPC # 2114020802;
19) Valu Time, Distributed by Topco Associates, LLC, UPC # 1122541579;
20) This label was only distributed in Canada - No Name, Prepared for
 Loblaws, Inc., UPC # 6038303310, 
CODE EAA5247, EAA5257, EAA5267, EAA5277, EAB5247, EAB5257, ECA5207, ECA5217, ECA5227, ECA5297, ECB5207, ECB5217, ECB5227 and ECB5307
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Lakeside Foods, Inc., Manitowac, WI
REASON It was discovered that some cans may have been under processed and some cans may have leaked. While no illnesses have been reported these cans have the potential to be contaminated with harmful organisms including Clostridium botulinum. No botulinum toxin has been found in any cans tested to date, however the company continues to test out of an abundance of caution.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE Approximately 19,000 cases (24 cans per case)
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide and Canada

Harry & David Recalls Harry and David Hearthside Soups, Southwestern Chicken Chili Mix 

Harry & David Operations Corp., of Medford, Oregon, is recalling approximately 1440 bags of Harry and David Hearthside Soups, Southwestern Chicken Chili Mix, because they may actually contain another chili soup mix, and thus contain a milk ingredient (whey), not declared in the ingredient statement.

Harry & David is recalling all Harry and David Hearthside Soups, Southwestern Chicken Chili Mix with a 8221-1 lot code. These products include: Clear plastic bags of soup mix, 12 to 16 oz. in weight, tied at the top with a cream and red colored ribbon. The lot code can be found on the price sticker on the bottom of the bag. Please note that the price sticker states "Fajita Chili". This product was made for Harry & David by Conifer Specialty, Inc., a co-packer.

These products were distributed throughout the United States through Harry and David Stores beginning March 5th, 2007.

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.

Stone Meats, Inc., a Pleasant View, Utah, establishment, is recalling approximately 11,250 pounds of fresh ground beef products that may contain pieces of metal.

The following products are subject to recall: 

• 5-pound packages (chubs) of "GROUND BEEF 73% LEAN - 27% FAT." Each label bears a "sell-by" date of "09/19/07" and followed by "EST#6214 7," "EST#6214 8," "EST#6214 9," or "EST#6214 10."

WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 22

Dole Fresh Vegetables Announces Recall of 'Dole Hearts Delight' Packaged Salads

Dole Fresh Vegetables, a division of Dole Food Company, Inc. is recalling all salad bearing the label "Dole Hearts Delight" sold in the U.S. and Canada with a "best if used by (BIUB)" date of September 19, 2007, and a production code of "A24924A" or "A24924B" stamped on the package.  The "best if use by (BIUB)" code date can be located in the upper right hand corner of the front of the bag.  The salad was sold in plastic bags of 227 grams in Canada and one-half pound in the U.S., with UPC code 071430-01038. The product may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. 

Consumers who may still have any of the "Dole Hearts Delight" salads with a "best if used by date" of September 19 and a production code of "A24924A" or "A24924B" should dispose of the product. This product was sold in Ontario, Quebec and the Maritime Provinces in Canada and in Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and neighboring states in the U.S. 

Consumers can call the Dole Consumer Center toll-free at 800-356-3111. Consumers are reminded that products should not be consumed after the "best if used by" date. 

Quong Hop & Co. Recalls Tofu Because of Possible Health Risk

Quong Hop & Co. of South San Francisco, California is recalling all SOY DELI brand tofu with code date DEC 17 2007 and certain varieties of SOY DELI and QUONG HOP brand tofu with code date SEP 23 2007.

The recall includes the following products in the following sizes and code dates:

• All varieties and sizes of SOY DELI TOFU coded DEC 17 2007
• 30 OZ SOY DELI NIGARI TOFU coded SEP 23 2007
• 12 OZ SOY DELI WATER PACK TOFU coded SEP 23 2007
• 16 OZ QUONG HOP WATER PACK TOFU coded SEP 23 2007

The recalled “SOY DELI” and “QUONG HOP” brand products are distributed in the Midwest and West coast throughout supermarkets and natural food stores.

The date code can be found on the front panel of all the aforementioned products printed in blue ink.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled products are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. 

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 650-553-9900.

PRODUCT Ultra Egg White Protein Powdered Drink Mix, Vanilla, Chocolate and Strawberry flavors, manufactured under the brand names: Vitalabs, Jay Robb’s, Bellissima, Body By Todd, Classic Anatomy-Gym Mix A Meal, Coad, Desert Burn, Fitness Systems, Desert Burn, Fitness Systems, Hannon Health Systems Albumin Isolate, Lanny’s Albumin Isolate, Len Rossi, Miracle II Now, NCP Miracle, Inc., Apple A Day, Mother Nature’s Market, Nutrition World, Return to Eden, and Olympia Egg Protein. Containers are produced in 1, 2, and 6 pound plastic jugs and 4' x 5' silver single serving packets, net weight 30 grams
CODE All lot numbers
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Vitalabs, Inc., Jonesboro, GA
REASON Product may contain undeclared milk protein.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 471,991 lbs.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide

PRODUCT Cilantro Chef brand Chile from Chile Sauce, packed in 350 gram plastic bottles distributed 24 bottles per case
CODE None
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Cilantro Trading International L, Kettering, OH
Manufacturer: Traverso, Santiago, Chile. 
REASON Product contains an unapproved color additive, sunset yellow FCF, which is certifiable as FD&C Yellow No. 6.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 602 bottles (25 cases)
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide

PRODUCT
A) Whole Wheat Bread; freshly baked bread packaged in poly-film plastic bags under the following labels:
a) Sara Lee Hearty & Delicious 100% Whole Wheat Bakery Bread, Net Wt 24 oz, Sara Lee Food & Beverage, UPC 0 72945 60157 4;
b) Sara Lee Fresh Ideas Deli Style 100% Whole Wheat Bread Thick Sliced, Net Wt 24 oz, Sara Lee Food & Beverage, UPC 0 72945 61001 9;
c) EarthGrains 100% Natural Whole Wheat 100% Stone Ground Bakery Bread, Net Wt 24 oz, EarthGrains Baking Companies, Inc., UPC 0 50400 72746 5;
d) Grissom's Home Baked Goodness Wheat Bread, Net Wt 20 oz, Distributed by: Save-A-Lot Food Stores, Ltd., UPC 0 51933 26710 7;
e) Great Value Wheat Sandwich Bread, Net Wt 24 oz, Marketed by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., UPC 0 78742 28543 6;
f) IGA Wheat Bread, Net Wt 20 oz, Distributed by IGA, Inc., UPC 0 41270 03695 5;
g) Piggly Wiggly Wheat Bread, Net Wt 20 oz, Distributed by Piggly Wiggly LLC, UPC 0 41290 01118 5;
h) Great Value Split Top Wheat Bread, Net Wt 20 oz, Marketed by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., UPC 0 78742 06274 7;
i) Shurfresh Split Top Wheat Enriched Bread, Net Wt 20 oz, Distributed by Topco Associates LLC, UPC 0 11161 44835 8;
j) Publix Premium 100% Stone Ground Whole Wheat Bread, Net Wt 20 oz, Distributed by Publix Super Markets, Inc., UPC 0 41415 39190 1;
k) Sara Lee Hearty & Delicious 100% Whole Wheat with Honey Bakery Bread,
Net Wt 24 oz, Sara Lee Food & Beverage, UPC 0 72945 60152 9;
l) EarthGrains 100% Natural Wheat Berry with Honey Bakery Bread, Net Wt 24 oz, EarthGrains Baking Companies, Inc., UPC 0 50400 72748 9;
m) Publix Premium Honey Wheat Bread, Net Wt 20 oz, Distributed by Publix Super Markets, UPC 0 41415 39095 9;
n) Colonial Premium Wheat Sandwich Bread, Net Wt 20 oz, Sara Lee Bakery Group, Inc., UPC 0 50400 23502 1;
o) Flavorite Sandwich Wheat Bread, Net Wt 20 oz, Distributed by Supervalu Inc., UPC 0 41130 02364 4;
p) Foodland Wheat Bread, Net Wt 20 oz, Distributed by Preferred Products, Inc, UPC 0 41130 36619 2;
q) Publix Premium Wheat Bread, Net Wt 20 oz, Distributed by Publix Super Markets, UPC 0 41415 39290 8;
r) Publix Premium Thin Sliced Stone Ground Wheat Bread, Net Wt 20 oz,
Distributed by Publix Super Markets, Inc., UPC 0 41415 39390 5;
s) Golden Bake Wheat Bread, Net Wt 20 oz, Sara Lee Bakery Group, Inc., UPC 0 50400 08505 3;
t) Grissom’s Home Baked Goodness Wheat Sandwich Bread, Net Wt 24 oz, Distributed by: Moran Foods, Inc., UPC 0 51933 70300 1;
u) Schnucks Wheat Sandwich Bread, Net Wt 24 oz, Baked and Packaged for Schnuck Markets, Inc.,
v) Sara Lee Delightful Wheat Bakery Bread, Net Wt 20 oz, Sara Lee Bakery Group, Inc., UPC 0 72945 71706 0;
w) Sara Lee Delightful 100% Whole Wheat with Honey Bakery Bread,
Net Wt 20 oz, Sara Lee Bakery Group, Inc., UPC 0 72945 71589 9;
x) EarthGrains Honey Wheat Berry Bread, Net Wt 24 oz, Sara Lee Food & Beverage, a UPC 0 50400 72709 0, 
B) Multi-Grain Bread; freshly baked bread packaged in poly-film plastic bags under the following labels:
a) Sara Lee Hearty & Delicious 100% Multi-Grain Bakery Bread, Net Wt 24 oz, Sara Lee Food & Beverage, UPC 0 72945 60158 1;
b) Sara Lee Delightful 100% Multi-Grain Bakery Bread, Net Wt 20 oz, Sara Lee Bakery Group, Inc., UPC 0 72945 71588 2 0;
c) EarthGrains 100% Natural 7-Grain Bakery Bread, Net Wt 24 oz,
EarthGrains Baking Companies, Inc., UPC 0 50400 72747 2,
CODE Best If Purchased By JUL 25 07 222 through AUG 7 07 222
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Sara Lee Food and Beverage, Downers Grove, IL
Manufacturer: Sara Lee Bakery Group, Inc., Meridian, MS.
REASON The bread products may contain metal fragments.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 286, 478 loaves
DISTRIBUTION MS, AL, AK, MO, GA, TN, LA, and FL

PRODUCT King Henry’s Yogurt Pretzels; 2.5 oz aka $0.99 size, 6bag/case, UPC#35126; 6.5 oz aka $1.99 size, 12 bags/case, UPC#45182; 6.5 oz aka King Size, 12 bags/case, UCP# 45482 (Products in clear plastic bags with green product labels)
CODE Lot numbers stamped on product with manufacturing date ending with the last 6 digits: 070115, 070216, 070315, 070316, 070404, 070415, 070418, 070508, 070706
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER King Henry’s Inc., Valencia, CA
REASON Product contains undeclared soy lecithin.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 4,847 cases
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide and Canada

PRODUCT Calcium Chews, Chocolate Flavored, Containing 500 mg Calcium, 100 IU Vitamin D, 400 mcg Vitamin K, Dietary Supplement under the Albertsons, Brooks, McKesson, Meijer, Rite Aid, Topco and Walgreen's Labels, Packed 60 chews to each canister
CODE Lot Numbers: H0607, H0607A, H0607B, H0617, H0967
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER NutraMax Products Inc., Gloucester, MA
REASON Product contains undeclared soy lecithin.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 4,887 cases X 12 canisters per case
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide

PRODUCT Unit box: Pathmark Diabetic Nutritional Shake, balanced nutrition for diabetics, strawberry, Naturally and Artificially flavored. The product is packaged in a carton containing 6 cans, 8 fl oz. each can.
Carton: Pathmark Pediatric Drink, strawberry balanced nutrition, Naturally and Artificially flavored. The product is sold in 8 fl. oz. cans, 6 cans per carton, UPC # 0-41240-20021, 
CODE MAR1808 04S/ CT 267 XX:XX. This CODE is located on the box and can. UnCODEd boxes are also included.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Pathmark Stores, Inc., Carteret, NJ
Manufacturer: O-AT-KA Milk Products Cooperative, Inc., Batavia, NY. REASON Cartons labeled Diabetic Nutritional Shake contained another product, Pediatric Drink.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 3,120 cans (130 trays)
DISTRIBUTION NY, NJ, PA, and DE

Private Selection® Ice Cream Recalled From Ralphs and Food 4 Less Stores in California

Inter-American Products, Inc., a division of The Kroger Co. is recalling all codes of Private Selection Classic Churned Light Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream in 1.75-quart containers.

The ice cream is being recalled because it may contain eggs, which are not listed in the ingredient statement. 

The ice cream was distributed only to Ralphs Food Stores in California and Food 4 Less stores in Southern California. No other Private Selection Ice Cream products are affected by this recall.

Customers are encouraged to return the product to a Ralphs or Food 4 Less store for a full refund.

Consumers with questions or concerns may call Inter-American Products, Inc. at 1-800-697-2448.

WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 29

Baby’s Bliss Gripe Water 

The product is Baby's Bliss Gripe Water, apple flavor, with a code of 26952V and expiration date of October 2008 (shown as "10/08" on the label), distributed by MOM Enterprises, Inc., of San Rafael, Calif, may have the presence cryptosporidium.  Cryptosporidium is a parasite that can cause intestinal infections.

The three stores known to have carried Baby's Bliss Gripe Water are:

• Over the Moon, Avon
• Bissell Pharmacy, Ridgefield
• Starlight Baby, Southbury

Parents of children who have recently consumed apple flavored Baby's Bliss Gripe Water and have these symptoms should seek immediate medical attention. Parents and caregivers who have given this product to their infants and children should be alert for diarrhea and other signs of Cryptosporidium infection.

The product was sold in a four-ounce plastic bottle packaged inside of a cardboard carton, labeled with the following: Baby's Bliss. Pediatrician Recommended Gripe Water. Apple Flavor.

New Jersey Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products For Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination

Topps Meat Company, LLC, an Elizabeth, NJ, establishment, is recalling approximately 331,582 pounds of frozen ground beef products because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

The recall involves the following:

• 10-pound boxes of “BUTCHER’S BEST 100% ALL BEEF PATTIES 75/25, 6 OZ. FLAT, 27 PIECES.” Each box bears a sell-by date of “JUL 23 08.”
• 10-pound boxes of “BUTCHER’S BEST 100% ALL BEEF PATTIES 75/25, 4 OZ. (4-1), 40 PIECES.” Each box bears a sell-by date of “JUL 23 08.”
• 10-pound boxes of “KOHLER FOODS 4 OZ. FLAT HAMBURGER, CODE: 60100, 40 PCS.” Each box bears a sell-by date of “JUL 23 08.”
• 10-pound boxes of “KOHLER FOODS 6 OZ. FLAT HAMBURGER, CODE: 60200, 27 PCS.” Each box bears a sell-by date of “JUL 23 08.”
• 10-pound boxes of “KOHLER FOODS 8 OZ. FLAT HAMBURGER, CODE: 60300, 20 PCS.” Each box bears a sell-by date of “JUL 23 08.”
• 10-pound boxes of “SAND CASTLE FINE MEAT, 100% PREMIUM BEEF HAMBURGERS 80/20, 8 OZ. FLAT, 20 COUNT.” Each box bears a packed-on date of “JUN 22 07.”
• 10-pound boxes of “SAND CASTLE FINE MEAT, 100% PREMIUM BEEF HAMBURGERS 85/15, 6 OZ. FLAT, 27 COUNT.” Each box bears a packed-on date of “JUN 22 07.”
•  2-pound boxes of “Topps 100% Pure Ground Beef Hamburgers, 8 Quarter Pounders.” Each box bears a sell-by date of “JUL 12 08.”
• 2-pound boxes of “Topps 100% Pure Ground Beef Hamburgers, 3 OZ., 10 COUNT.” Each box bears a sell-by date of “JUL 12 08.”
• 3-pound boxes of “Topps 100% Pure Ground Beef Hamburgers, 6 OZ. PUB Burgers.” Each box bears a sell-by date of “JUN 22 08.”
• 3-pound boxes of “Topps 100% Pure Ground Beef Hamburgers, 12 Quarter Pounders.” Each box bears a sell-by date of “JUN 22 08,” “JUL 12 08” or “JUL 23 08.”
• 3-pound boxes of “Topps 100% Pure Ground Beef Hamburgers, 16 Hamburgers.” Each box bears a sell-by date of “JUL 23 08.”
• 5-pound boxes of “Topps 100% Pure Ground Beef Hamburgers, 20 Quarter Pounders.” Each box bears a sell-by date of “JUN 22 08,” “JUL 12 08” or “JUL 23 08.”
• 8-pound boxes of “Topps 100% Pure Ground Beef Hamburgers, 32 Quarter Pounders.” Each box bears a sell-by date of “JUN 22 08.”
• 10-pound boxes of “Topps 100% PREMIUM HAMBURGERS 5 OZ. (1/2”).” Each box bears a sell-by date of “JUN 22 08.”
• 10-pound boxes of “Topps HAMBURGERS, 3.2 OZ, 50 COUNT.” Each box bears a sell-by date of “JUL 12 08.”
• 10-pound boxes of “Topps 100% PREMIUM HAMBURGERS, 8 OZ. (Pub Burger).” Each box bears a sell-by date of “JUL 23 08.”
• 10-pound boxes of “Topps 100% PREMIUM HAMBURGERS, 4 OZ. (4-1) Homestyle.” Each box bears a sell-by date of “JUL 23 08.”
• 10-pound boxes of “WESTSIDE, 100% PREMIUM HAMBURGER, 8 OZ FLAT, 20 COUNT.” Each box bears a sell-by date of “JUN 22 08.”
• 10-pound boxes of “WESTSIDE, 100% PREMIUM HAMBURGER, 6 OZ FLAT, 27 COUNT.” Each box bears a sell-by date of “JUN 22 08.”
• 10-pound boxes of “WESTSIDE, 100% PREMIUM HAMBURGER, 5 OZ FLAT, 32 COUNT.” Each box bears a sell-by date of “JUN 22 08.”

PRODUCT ACME brand New York's original Smoked Nova Salmon, net wt. 4 oz. (113g) and 8 oz..  The product is vacuum packed, 
CODE Code 9428, SELL BY 09 26 07
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Acme Smoked Fish Corp., Brooklyn NY
REASON The specific code of smoked salmon was found to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes based on sampling and analysis by the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 4 oz. – 132 lbs; 8 oz. – 114 lbs.
DISTRIBUTION FL

PRODUCT Scharffen Berger Kumasi Sambirano. 68% Cacao. Pure Dark Chocolate. A blend of beans from Ghana and Madagascar. The product is a 3 oz chocolate bar
CODE Lots: 09067, 09107, 09117, 09127, and 09137
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Hershey Foods Corp., Hershey, PA
Manufacturer: Artisian Confections, Berkeley, CA.
REASON Product contains undeclared milk.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 52,224 bars
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide, Denmark, Canada, and New Zealand

PRODUCT American Sports Nutrition Major Egg Pharmaceutical Grade Protein 2.2 lbs (1000 g) Vanilla, Chocolate and Wildberry flavors) 100% Natural, UPC 6 34659 11221 2
CODE Lot numbers 60990, 61217, 60624, 61256, 60991, 61187, 60992
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Quality Formulation Laboratories, Inc., Paterson, NJ
REASON Product contains undeclared milk..
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 364 bottles, 2.2 lbs each
DISTRIBUTION CA, FL, SC, PA and TN as well as Dubai, UAE.

PRODUCT Talking Rain spring water in 16.9 oz (500 ml) plastic ribbed bottles, packed 30 per cases
CODE 7115PRXXXXA or B 7 = year 2007; 115 = Julian date; PR = Preston, WA; next 4 digits represent military time; A or B represents the packaging line.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Talking Rain Beverage Co Inc, Preston, WA
REASON Levels of bromate in water exceeds the maximum 10 ppb amount allowed.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 4,538 cases each containing 30 16.9 oz. bottles
DISTRIBUTION WA, OR, ID, and MT

PRODUCT Kedem Apple Juice, Pasteurized, All Natural in 64 oz. plastic bottles with UPC 0 73490 12355 9
CODE A206G, A207G
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Kedem Food Products & Royal Wine Corp., Bayonne, NJ
Manufacturer: Brooklyn Bottling Of Milton, NY, Milton, NY. 
REASON Apple juice was contaminated with Clostridium butyricum.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 14,216 cases (8 x 64 ox. bottles/case)
DISTRIBUTION CA, CT, FL, IL, IN, MD, MA, MN, NJ, NY, OH, VT, England, Panama, Israel and Quebec

PRODUCT Los Angeles Salad Company Genuine Sweet Baby Carrots; 672 g/1.5 lb plastic bags, 7 oz (198g) plastic bags, 8 oz (227g) plastic bags; UPC 8 31129 00137 7, UPC 8 31129 00617 4, UPC 8 31129 00710 2; Trader Joe's Genuine Sweet Baby Carrots Hand Peeled; 7 oz (198g); UPC 0090 7958
CODE Sell By dates up to and including 8 /16 /07
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Los Angeles Salad Company, City of Industry, CA
Manufacturer: Manuel Armando Delgado, Ensenada, Mexico. 
REASON Baby carrots are associated with Shigella sonnei outbreak.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 5,797 cases
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide and Canada

PRODUCT
a) Knudsen Free Nonfat Cottage Cheese; packaged in 16 oz. plastic cartons/ 12 cartons per case and 32 oz. plastic cartons/6 cartons/case; UPC 49900-10020 and 49900-10060, 
b) Knudsen Lowfat Cottage Cheese, 2% Milkfat, Small Curd; packaged in 16 oz. plastic cartons/12 cartons per case, 32 oz. plastic cartons/6 cartons/case, and 48 oz. plastic cartons/6 cartons/case; UPC 49900-34504, 49900-34702, 49900-34630,    
c) Knudsen Cottage Cheese, 4% Milkfat, Small Curd; packaged in 16 oz. plastic cartons/12 cartons per case and 32 oz. plastic cartons/6 cartons/case; UPC 49900-34272 and 49900-34264, Recall # F-525-7;
d) Knudsen Lowfat Cottage Cheese & Pineapple, 1.5% Milkfat, Small Curd; packaged in 16 oz. plastic cartons/12 cartons per case; UPC 49900-30270,
CODE Sell By Dates of 31 AUG 2007 or earlier
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Kraft Food, Inc., Northfield, IL
Manufacturer: Kraft Foods, Inc., Tulare, CA.
REASON Cottage cheese products are contaminated with yeast and mold.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 179,773 cases
DISTRIBUTION AZ, CA, CO, NV, OR, UT and WA

PRODUCT Gilchrist & Soames toothpaste/dentifrice, 0.65 fl.oz., Manufactured in China. Product was distributed to hotels/motels for use by their guests and was distributed both separately and as part of a dental kit with toothpaste, sample kits with toothpaste and a VIP kit with toothpaste, 
CODE All tubes without a lot number embossed into the crimp end.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Gilchrist & Soames, Indianapolis, IN
Manufacturer: Ming Fai Manufactory, Dong Guan, China (Mainland). REASON Toothpaste contains diethylene glycol.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 658,054 tubes
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide and Internationally

PRODUCT
a) Popcorn mixed with marshmallow, peanut halves, and margarine, with colors added (popcorn ball type product). Product is known as "Piece-o-cake". Product is rectangle in shape (3 1/2 " x 4" x 1") packaged in clear bag with twist tie closure. The labeling states "THE POPCORN COLONEL America's Leader in Gourmet Popcorn", 
b) Carmel popcorn ball, in clear cello bag with twist tie closures. Labeling states "THE POPCORN COLONEL America's Leader in Gourmet Popcorn",
c) Vanilla popcorn ball in clear plastic bag with twist tie closure. Labeling states "THE POPCORN COLONEL America's Leader in Gourmet Popcorn",
CODE Product not coded
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER The Popcorn Colonel, Great Falls, MT
REASON
a) Lack of ingredient statement - undeclared allergens: peanuts, skim milk, milkfat, soy lecithin, yellow #5, yellow 5 lake, yellow #6, yellow 6 lake, blue 1 lake, red 40 lake, blue 2 lake, red #3, red #40, blue #1;
b) Lack of ingredient statement - undeclared allergens: , soy lecithin, yellow #5, yellow #6, red #3, red #40, blue #1;
c) Lack of ingredient statement - undeclared allergens: soy lecithin, yellow #5, yellow #6, red #3, red #40, blue #1
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE Piece-o-cake - 245 Popcorn balls - 80, Caramel popcorn balls - 80
DISTRIBUTION MT

PRODUCT Pure Encapsulations Vitamin B12 Liquid, hypo-allergenic dietary supplement, Amber 30 ml (1 oz) bottle with a dropper UPC 7 6629800937 7, 
CODE Lot number: 4450707 Best by Date 07/2008
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Pure Encapsulation, Inc., Sudbury, MA
Manufacturer: Atrium Innovations, Inc., Quebec, Canada. 
REASON Product may be contaminated with mold.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 501 X 30 ml bottles
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide

PRODUCT Attends Personal Cleansing Washcloths" Large; Adult Wet Washcloths packaged 70 washcloths per low profile tub (Catalog #22574) and Refill Pack (Catalog #22573),
CODE Lot numbers: 06300 0220715, 06301 0220715, 06302 0220715, 06303 0220715, 06304 0220715, 06305 0220715, 06306 0220715, 06307 0220715
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Rockline Industries, Springdale, AK
REASON Adult wipes used for perineal cleaning have an off-odor and are discolored.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 14,642 cases
DISTRIBUTION NC and CA

PRODUCT
a) Hi-C Blast, Orange Flavored Fruit Drink, 1 gallon (128 Fl Oz) 3.78 L,
    UPC 02500001138-2, 
b) Hi-C Blast, Fruit Punch, 1 gallon (128 Fl Oz) 3.78 L, UPC: 02500001139-9,
c) Hi-C Blast, Berry Blue, Raspberry Flavored Fruit Drink, 1 gallon (128 Fl Oz) 3.78 L, UPC: 02500001171-9, 
d) Hi-C Blast, Wildberry Flavored Fruit Drink, 1 gallon (128 Fl Oz) 3.78 L,  UPC: 02500001400-0, 
CODE
a) End of Shelf Life Dates (EOSL): on or past OCT2307, but before APR0608;
b) (EOSL): on or past NOV0507, but before APR0608;
c) (EOSL): on or past JAN2408, but before APR0608;
d) (EOSL): on or past MAR2508, but before APR0608
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: The Coca-Cola Company (Corporate Offices), Atlanta, GA, 
Manufacturer: Coca Cola North America, Paw Paw, MI. 
REASON Fruit-flavored beverages contain mold.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 150,000 four-pack cases
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide

Sabanero Inc. Recalls Cheese for Frying and Grating

Sabanero Inc. is recalling FOR FRYING and GRATING Cheese 5.5 pounds loafs with lot number 177, expiration date of October 22/07 made by COOPERATIVA  COLANTA in their San Pedro Plant  in  Colombia South America.  Only products with lot number 177 and expiration date: October 22, 2007 are subject to this recall. Products containing any other dates or references like in 10 oz. or 5.5 Lb. Regular, low Fat or For Frying Cheese are  not  subject to this recall and should not be returned. This recall was initiated because of a potential for the presence of Staphylococcus aureus.

Please inspect your entire inventory for any of the affected product. If you have any of this recalled date, immediately discontinue use, quarantine the product and return to Sabanero inc. as per the instructions contained in this letter.

• Immediately examine your inventory to include this 5.5 Lb. loaf lot #177 of FOR FRYING CHEESE and if you have any of the recalled date in stock, quarantine and discontinue dispensing the product.

If you have questions, please contact Alfonso Ibañez at 305-588-0277 of Fax it at: 305-482-8218.

Maryland Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products Due

Impero Foods & Meats, Inc., a Baltimore, Md. establishment, is recalling approximately 65 pounds of ground beef products because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

The products subject to recall include:

• 10- and 15-pound shrink-wrapped bags of “IMPERO FOODS & MEAT INC. GROUND BEEF.” Each label bears the establishment number “Est. 10827” inside the USDA mark of inspection.

Topps Meat Company, LLC, an Elizabeth, NJ, establishment, is expanding its Sept. 25 recall to include a total of approximately 21.7 million pounds of frozen ground beef products because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. 

Frozen products still in commerce with an unexpired sell-by date are subject to this recall expansion. The frozen ground beef products were produced on various dates between Sept. 25, 2006, and Sept. 25, 2007, and were distributed to food service institutions in the New York metropolitan area and to retail establishments nationwide. 

Each package bears the establishment number “Est. 9748” inside the USDA mark of inspection as well as a sell-by date between “SEP 25 07” and “SEP 25 08.” 

The products subject to the original and expanded recall include: 

• 10-pound boxes of “BUTCHER’S BEST 100% ALL BEEF PATTIES 75/25, 4 OZ (4-1), 40 PIECES.”

• 10-pound boxes of “BUTCHER’S BEST 100% ALL BEEF PATTIES 75/25, 6 OZ FLAT, 27 PIECES.”

• 10-pound boxes of “KOHLER FOODS 4 OZ FLAT HAMBURGER, CODE: 60100, 40 PCS.”

• 10-pound boxes of “KOHLER FOODS 6 OZ FLAT HAMBURGER, CODE: 60200, 27 PCS.”

• 10-pound boxes of “KOHLER FOODS 8 OZ FLAT HAMBURGER, CODE: 60300, 20 PCS.”

• 3-pound boxes of “MIKE'S 12 SEASONED BEEF PATTIES.”

• 5-pound boxes of “MIKE'S 20 SEASONED BEEF PATTIES.”

• 3-pound boxes of “PATHMARK 100% ALL BEEF BURGERS, 16 BEEF BURGERS.”

• 5-pound boxes of “PATHMARK 100% ALL BEEF BURGERS, 20 BEEF BURGERS.”

• 10-pound boxes of “PATHMARK 100% ALL BEEF BURGERS, 40 BEEF BURGERS.”

• 10-pound boxes of “RASTELLI'S FINE FOODS 100% PREMIUM BEEF HAMBURGER (80/20), 10 OZ H, 16 COUNT.”

• 10-pound boxes of “RASTELLI'S FINE FOODS 100% PREMIUM BEEF HAMBURGER (80/20), 3.2 OZ, 50 COUNT.”

• 10-pound boxes of “RASTELLI'S FINE FOODS 100% PREMIUM BEEF HAMBURGER (80/20), 4 OZ, 40 COUNT.”

• 10-pound boxes of “RASTELLI'S FINE FOODS 100% PREMIUM BEEF HAMBURGER (80/20), 6 OZ FLAT, 27 COUNT.”

• 10-pound boxes of “RASTELLI'S FINE FOODS 100% PREMIUM BEEF HAMBURGER (80/20), 8 OZ FLAT, 20 COUNT.”

• 10 pound boxes of “RASTELLI'S FINE FOODS 100% PREMIUM BEEF HAMBURGER (85/15), 6 OZ, FLAT 27 COUNT.”

• 10-pound boxes of “ROMA - TOPPS 100% PREMIUM HAMBURGER, 2 OZ, 80 PIECES.”

• 10-pound boxes of “ROMA - TOPPS 100% PREMIUM HAMBURGER, 3.2 OZ, 50 PIECES.”

• 10-pound boxes of “ROMA - TOPPS 100% PREMIUM HAMBURGER, 4 OZ, 40 PIECES.”

• 10-pound boxes of “ROMA - TOPPS 100% PREMIUM HAMBURGER, 5 OZ, 32 PIECES.”

• 10-pound boxes of “ROMA - TOPPS 100% PREMIUM HAMBURGER, 5.3 OZ, 30 PIECES.”

• 10-pound boxes of “ROMA - TOPPS 100% PREMIUM HAMBURGER, 6 OZ, 27 PIECES.”

• 10-pound boxes of “ROMA - TOPPS 100% PREMIUM HAMBURGER, 7 OZ, 23 PIECES.”

• 10-pound boxes of “ROMA - TOPPS 100% PREMIUM HAMBURGER, 8 OZ FLAT, 20 PIECES.”

• 10-pound boxes of “ROMA - TOPPS 100% PREMIUM HAMBURGER, 8 OZ H, 20 PIECES.”

• 10-pound boxes of “ROMA - TOPPS 100% PREMIUM HAMBURGER, 10 OZ H, 16 PIECES.”

• 3-pound bags of “SAM'S CHOICE BACKYARD GOURMET BEEF BURGERS, 75/25, 12 QUARTER POUND ROUND PATTIES.”

• 6-pound bags of “SAM'S CHOICE BACKYARD GOURMET BEEF BURGERS, 75/25, 24 QUARTER POUND ROUND PATTIES.”

• 3-pound bags of “SAM'S CHOICE BACKYARD GOURMET BEEF BURGERS, 80/20, 12 QUARTER POUND ROUND PATTIES.”

• 3-pound bags of “SAM'S CHOICE BACKYARD GOURMET BEEF BURGERS, 85/15, 12 QUARTER POUND ROUND PATTIES.”

• 10-pound boxes of “SAND CASTLE FINE MEAT 100% PREMIUM BEEF HAMBURGER (75/25), 8 OZ FLAT, 20 COUNT.”

• 10-pound boxes of “SAND CASTLE FINE MEAT 100% PREMIUM BEEF HAMBURGER (80/20), 4 OZ, 40 COUNT.”

• 10-pound boxes of “SAND CASTLE FINE MEAT 100% PREMIUM BEEF HAMBURGER (80/20), 6 OZ, 27 COUNT.”

• 10-pound boxes of “SAND CASTLE FINE MEAT 100% PREMIUM BEEF HAMBURGER (80/20), 8 OZ FLAT, 20 COUNT.”

• 10-pound boxes of “SAND CASTLE FINE MEAT 100% PREMIUM BEEF HAMBURGER (85/15), 3.2 OZ, 50 COUNT.”

• 10-pound boxes of “SAND CASTLE FINE MEAT 100% PREMIUM BEEF HAMBURGER (85/15), 4 OZ, 40 COUNT.”

• 10-pound boxes of “SAND CASTLE FINE MEAT 100% PREMIUM BEEF HAMBURGER (85/15), 6 OZ FLAT, 27 COUNT.”

• 10-pound boxes of “SAND CASTLE FINE MEAT 100% PREMIUM BEEF HAMBURGER (85/15), 10 OZ H, 16 COUNT.”

• 10-pound boxes of “SAND CASTLE FINE MEAT ANGUS CHUCK BURGER (80/20), 8 OZ FLAT, 20 COUNT.”

• 3-pound boxes of “SHOP RITE 100% PURE GROUND BEEF HAMBURGERS, 16 3 OZ BURGERS.”

• 3-pound boxes of “SHOP RITE 100% PURE QUARTER POUND GROUND BEEF HAMBURGERS.”

• 5-pound boxes of “SHOP RITE 100% PURE QUARTER POUND GROUND BEEF HAMBURGERS.”

• 10-pound boxes of “SHOP RITE 100% PURE QUARTER POUND GROUND BEEF HAMBURGERS.”

• 10-pound boxes of “TOPPS 100% PREMIUM HAMBURGER, 1 OZ SLIDER.”

• 10-pound boxes of “TOPPS 100% PREMIUM HAMBURGER, 10 OZ (PUB BURGER).”

• 10-pound boxes of “TOPPS 100% PREMIUM HAMBURGER, 2 OZ.”

• 10-pound boxes of “TOPPS 100% PREMIUM HAMBURGER, 2.67 OZ.”

• 10-pound boxes of “TOPPS 100% PREMIUM HAMBURGER, 3 OZ HOMESTYLE.”

• 10-pound boxes of “TOPPS 100% PREMIUM HAMBURGER, 4 OZ.”

• 10-pound boxes of “TOPPS 100% PREMIUM HAMBURGERS, 4 OZ (4-1) HOMESTYLE.”

• 10-pound boxes of “TOPPS 100% PREMIUM HAMBURGER, 4 OZ FLAT.”

• 10-pound boxes of “TOPPS 100% PREMIUM HAMBURGER, 5 OZ, 32 PIECES.”

• 10-pound boxes of “TOPPS 100% PREMIUM HAMBURGERS 5 OZ (1/2-inch)”

• 10-pound boxes of “TOPPS 100% PREMIUM HAMBURGER, 6 OZ (5/8-inch).”

• 10-pound boxes of “TOPPS 100% PREMIUM HAMBURGER, 6 OZ (85/15).”

• 10-pound boxes of “TOPPS 100% PREMIUM HAMBURGER, 6 OZ (HOMESTYLE).”

• 10-pound boxes of “TOPPS 100% PREMIUM HAMBURGER, 6 OZ (PUB BURGER).”

• 10-pound boxes of “TOPPS 100% PREMIUM HAMBURGER, 7 OZ.”

• 10-pound boxes of “TOPPS 100% PREMIUM HAMBURGER, 7 OZ (75/25).”

• 10-pound boxes of “TOPPS 100% PREMIUM HAMBURGER, 8 OZ FLAT.”

• 10-pound boxes of “TOPPS 100% PREMIUM HAMBURGERS, 8 OZ (PUB BURGER)”

• 1.5-pound boxes of “TOPPS 100% PURE GROUND BEEF HAMBURGERS, 3 OZ (8 COUNT).”

• 2-pound boxes of “TOPPS 100% PURE GROUND BEEF HAMBURGERS, 3 OZ, 10 COUNT.”

• 3-pound boxes of “TOPPS 100% PURE GROUND BEEF HAMBURGERS, 6 OZ. PUB BURGERS.”

• 2-pound boxes of “TOPPS 100% PURE GROUND BEEF HAMBURGERS, 8 QUARTER POUNDERS.”

• 3-pound boxes of “TOPPS 100% PURE GROUND BEEF HAMBURGERS, 12 QUARTER POUNDERS.”

• 3-pound boxes of “TOPPS 100% PURE GROUND BEEF HAMBURGERS, 16 HAMBURGERS.”

• 5-pound boxes of “TOPPS 100% PURE GROUND BEEF HAMBURGERS, 20 QUARTER POUNDERS.”

• 8-pound boxes of “TOPPS 100% PURE GROUND BEEF HAMBURGERS, 32 QUARTER POUNDERS.”

• 2-pound boxes of “TOPPS SIRLOIN STEAK BURGERS WITH FIRE-ROASTED ONIONS, 6 1/3 LB. HOMESTYLE BURGERS.”

• 2-pound boxes of “TOPPS SIRLOIN STEAK BURGERS WITH PORTABELLA MUSHROOMS, 6 1/3 LB. HOMESTYLE BURGERS.”

• 2-pound boxes of “TOPPS SIRLOIN STEAK BURGERS, 6 1/3 LB. HOMESTYLE BURGERS.”

• 10-pound boxes of “TOPPS HAMBURGERS, 3.2 OZ, 50 COUNT.”

• 10-pound boxes of “WEST SIDE 100% PREMIUM HAMBURGER, 3 OZ, 53 COUNT.”

• 10-pound boxes of “WEST SIDE 100% PREMIUM HAMBURGER, 3.2 OZ, 50 COUNT.”

• 10-pound boxes of “WEST SIDE 100% PREMIUM HAMBURGER, 4 OZ, 40 COUNT.”

• 10-pound boxes of “WESTSIDE, 100% PREMIUM HAMBURGER, 5 OZ FLAT, 32 COUNT.”

• 10-pound boxes of “WEST SIDE 100% PREMIUM HAMBURGER, 6 OZ, 27 COUNT.”

• 10-pound boxes of “WESTSIDE, 100% PREMIUM HAMBURGER, 6 OZ FLAT, 27 COUNT.”

• 10-pound boxes of “WESTSIDE, 100% PREMIUM HAMBURGER, 8 OZ FLAT, 20 COUNT.”