OCTOBER 2001

 

WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 6

 

PRODUCT AND CODE: Fly Horse brand Dehydrated Lily Flowers (Fleur de lis Sechee) packed in flexible plastic bags, net wt. 6 oz. (170 g).

ING: Dehydrated lily flowers. Product of China. Firm on label - Packed For: Mandarin Enterprises, Room 1004-5A, 10/F., Wing Tuck Commercial Centre, 177-183 Wing Lok Street, West, Hong Kong. Codes: barcode # 4 891193 120363 and no other coding.

REASON: The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets determined that the product contained undeclared sulfites.

MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: UNKNOWN

RECALLED BY: YBL World Wide Trading Inc. Brooklyn, NY

DISTRIBUTION: NY and MD

QUANTITY: 367 cases (100 - 6 oz. packages per case) were distributed - 282 cases were sold to local restaurants for cooking

 

PRODUCT AND CODE: Badia Brand Paprika, 2 0z plastic bottles, with a red/green/white /black label printed in part:  "**Badia Spices, Inc.,

Miami, FL 33172-6497***" The lot number and date is printed on top of the bottle cap as follows: "Lot: 120400 EXP 12/005" or "EXP 01/2006 LOT 120400". Initially a market withdrawal, the firm action is now a recall because of a positive FDA sample of bulk product used to repack various sizes (sample # 120400 collected on 2/7/01). This includes 1 oz. cellophane packs and 16 oz bottles, one gallon (4.5 lb) and 20 lb plastic tubs as well as 55 lb. bags (bulk bags as recd. from Spanish supplier. 

Codes: All 2 oz. Paprika plastic bottles with the code "120400" with expiration dates of 12/2005 and 01/2006, all 1 oz. cello packs with the

expiration date of "02-03", all 16 oz bottles with the lot # "120400". The 4.5 lb.  or gallon and 20 lb tubs do not have any coding or expiration dates that can be used for identification,  nor does the bulk bags (55 lb.)sold to several customers.  The 4.5 lb or gallon, 20 lb. tubs and 55 lb. bags are sold only to restaurant and food service firms (it is possible some of the gallons were sold to consumers since some were in "retail" stores that also sell to institutions but may not have a record of their location).  The firm claims all of these product sizes were brought back since there is no coding.

REASON: The product was contaminated with Salmonella.

MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Badia Spices, Inc Miami, FL

DISTRIBUTION: FL, MD, GA, TX, LA, NY, MA, PR, and Venzuela, West Indies, Peru, Costa Rica, Bahamas

QUANTITY: 68,557 units were distributed                     

 

PRODUCT AND CODE: Dole Classic Cole Slaw; 1 pound bag, Codes:Best if used by date: "02 05 01"

REASON: The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets determined that the product was contaminated with Salmonella typhimurium.

MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. Yuma, AZ

RECALLED BY: Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. Westlake Village, CA

DISTRIBUTION: Nationwide

QUANTITY: 65,466 one lb retail bags

 

PRODUCT AND CODE: Deli Express Deli Style Stacker Sandwich, Net Wt. 4.6 Oz., Codes: Lot 410811

According to the firm's distribution system, a "sell by" date is placed on individual (single-sandwich) packages of the product using a stick-on label "gun" when the packages are distributed to convenience stores.  At the time the product is delivered to a convenience store, it is placed in a refrigerated display.  The sell-by date placed on individual packages is thirty days after the product is removed from frozen storage and placed in refrigerated storage at the store. As a result, there could be various "sell by" dates on the recalled sandwiches.

REASON: The Department of Defense determined that the product was contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: E.A. Sween Company Eden Prairie, MN

DISTRIBUTION: Nationwide 

QUANTITY: 13,860 sandwiches                      

 

PRODUCT AND CODE: Kippered Salmon Salad in 5 lb bulk containers Vacuum Packed Cold Smoked Sable sold as 3-4 lb steaks/filet.

Codes: Salmon product: batch #1304 use by 7/25/01; Sablefish product: code 157 batch #21265

REASON: The products were contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Homarus/Marshall Smoked Fish Inc Bensalem, PA

DISTRIBUTION: NY, NJ and PA

QUANTITY: 80 lbs (salmon salad) and 251 lbs (sablefish)          

 

PRODUCT AND CODE: Yummy brand Sesame Cakes; Yummy brand Almond Cakes; Products are packaged in 9.2 oz. (260 grams)

12-piece rice cakes plastic wrapped, inside a plastic container 50 plastic containers per case. Codes: All codes.

REASON: Products contain undeclared peanuts.

MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Dodwell Corporation dba Yummy Foods Co. San Francisco, CA

DISTRIBUTION: CA

QUANTITY: 48 cases

 

PRODUCT AND CODE: McDonald’s Candies Home Made Salt Water Taffy, 5 oz. plastic bags, packed by McDonald’s Candies, Muskegon,

Michigan 49442.  The label on the bag declares 6 ½ oz., however the firm had hand-written 5 oz. over the 6 ½ oz. prior to distribution.  The product was not coded.

REASON: The product contained undeclared egg albumin, evaporated milk, and the FD&C colors Yellow No. 5, Yellow No. 6, Red No. 40,

Red No. 3, and Blue No. 1.

MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: McDonald's Candies, Muskegon, MI

DISTRIBUTION: Western Michigan

QUANTITY: 24 / 5 oz. retail packages.

 

PRODUCT AND CODE: Tuna Sandwiches sold in vending machines bearing an expiration date of on or before 06/21/01.

REASON: The product contained undeclared egg yolks.

MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: All Star Services Inc., Port Huron, MI

DISTRIBUTION: Michigan

QUANTITY: 435 sandwiches

 

PRODUCT AND CODE: Publix Premium Coffee Almond Fudge Light Ice Cream, Half Gallon Plastic size Carton,

Codes: Sell by date and code:  "15 NOV 01  12-444"

REASON: The product contained undeclared peanuts.

MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Publix Supermarkets, Dairy Division Lakeland, FL

DISTRIBUTION: FL, GA, SC and AL

QUANTITY: 216 implicated cartons.

 

PRODUCT AND CODE: Meatless chicken pattie labeled in part: "MEATLESS CHIK'N GRILL SAVORY HERB*** Gardenburger, Inc. 1411 SW Morrison Street, Suite 400 Portland, Oregon***4 GRILLED SOY FILLETS NET WT 10OZ (284G) ***KEEP FROZEN***"

Codes:  All codes on the market at the time the recall was initiated. This includes cartons embossed with the following codes: 0297, 0298,

0306, 0307, 0308, 0311, 0325, 0326, 0341, 0342, 0343, 0353, 1004, 1005, 1008, 1009, 1010, 1026, 1027, 1032, 1033, 1043, 1044, 1045, 1067, 1068,

1073, 1074, 1075, 1106, 1107, 1136, 1137, 1138, 1144, 1145, 1171, 1172, 1197, 1198

REASON: Product contained undeclared sulfites.

MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Gardenburger, Inc. Clearfield, UT

RECALLED BY: Gardenburger, Inc. Portland, OR

DISTRIBUTION: Nationwide

QUANTITY: 1,059,768 cartons                         

 

PRODUCT AND CODE: Friendly's Candy Shoppe Sundae Featuring M & M's Chocolate Candies, Half-Gallon [1.89L]

Product effected in this recall does not declare "Egg whites" in the ingredient statement. All product with an expiration date prior to March 4, 2002. The firm conducted a "Market Withdrawal" on :

Friendly’s Candy Shoppe Sundae Ice Cream featuring Heath;

Friendly’s Candy Shoppe Sundae Ice Cream featuring Snickers Bars

Codes: Friendly's Candy Shoppe Sundae Featuring M & M's Chocolate Candies, Half-Gallon containers  with dates code prior to 03/04/02.

REASON: Product contains undeclared egg whites.

MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: FRIENDLY ICE CREAM CORPORATION WILBRAHAM, MA

DISTRIBUTION: Nationwide

QUANTITY: 84, 217 cases (6-1/2 gallon containers)                    

 

PRODUCT AND CODE: Brand Name:  PROTEIN CHEF Products are labeled as: (1) "Chicken" (F-603-1) and (2) "Tuna" (F-604-1)

NOTE:  There is no chicken or tuna in these products. Sold frozen, in 10 lb. boxes.  Each box contains 2/5-lb. plastic pouches. Responsible firm on the label:  Scott Adams Foods, 288 Newton Sparta Road, Newton, NJ  07860. Codes: All lots are subject to recall.

The firm uses a 5 digit code.  First 2 digits = year; next 3 digits = julian date.  (i.e. 01193 = 7/12/01 production date) Products shipped with lot number 01236 or higher, represent new production.

REASON: Undeclared Sulfites

MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: EFCO Products Inc. Poughkeepsie, NY

DISTRIBUTION: NC, NJ, NY, OK, PA and TN.

QUANTITY: Chicken: 310/10-lb. cases/Tuna:  79/10-lb. cases   

 

PRODUCT AND CODE: Salmon spread in round, rigid, plastic container with label affixed to lid reading in part "Jackson's Quality Plus ** Smoked Wild Salmon Spread ** Ingredients *** Net Wt. 7 oz. *** Packed by Quality Plus Products, Inc., Bellingham, WA ***" Codes:SEP 10 2001 and SEP 30 2001 The firm will subtract approximately 7 days from the pull date of the cream cheese used in the product.

REASON: PRODUCT CONTAINS UNDECLARED EGG YOLKS.

MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Quality Plus Products, Inc. Bellingham, WA

DISTRIBUTION: Northwestern part of WA

QUANTITY: Unknown

 

PRODUCT AND CODE:

A)Sweet Maid brand Crystal Lollypops in plastic bags, net wt. 1.5 oz.  Packed and Distributed By: Sweetmaid Inc., Detroit, MI 48228.

B)Sweet Maid brand Candy Rolls in plastic bags, net wt. 1.75 oz. Packed and Distributed By: Sweetmaid Inc., Detroit, MI 48228.

C)Sweet Maid brand Starlight Mints in plastic bags, net wt. 2.00 oz.  Packed and Distributed By: Sweetmaid Inc., Detroit, MI 48228.  Only

the packages containing multiple color combination mints are affected by this recall (e.g. green and white, purple and white, etc.).  The product packaged only with red and white combination mints is not affected. The products were not coded.

REASON:

A) Sweet Maid brand Crystal Lollypops contained undeclared Yellow No. 5, Red No. 3, Red No. 40, and Blue No. 1.

B) Sweet Maid brand Candy Rolls contained undeclared Yellow No. 6, Red No. 40, and Blue No 2.

C) Sweet Maid brand Starlight Mints contained undeclared Yellow No. 5, Blue No.1, Red No. 3, and Blue No.1 Lake.

RECALLING FIRM/REPACKER: Sweet Maid Candy Packaging, Inc., Detroit, MI

DISTRIBUTION: MI

QUANTITY: Approximately 1,600 packages of Crystal Lollypops, 3,500 packages of Candy Rolls, and 700 packages of Starlight Mints. 

 

PRODUCT AND CODE:

California's Finest Tropical Mix

California's Finest Spicy Trail Mix

Naked Nuts Oriental Party Mix

Codes: No codes apply.

REASON: All three products contain undeclared FD&C Yellow No. 5 and FD&C Yellow No. 6.  The Oriental Party Mix also contains undeclared sulfites.

MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Pacific Horizon Sylmar, CA

DISTRIBUTION: CA

QUANTITY: 1565 cs. Tropical;816 cs. Oriental; 1981 cs Trail Mix                             

 

PRODUCT AND CODE: "Rose Brand Egg Roll Wrappers", product is packed in 2 lb. plastic vacuum packed bags, 25 bags/case or bulk in 25 lb. cases.  Codes: Product is not coded.

REASON: The product contained undeclared milk and soy ingredients.

MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Tsue Chong Company Inc. Seattle, WA

DISTRIBUTION: WA

QUANTITY: approx. 840 cases since 1/1/01                  

 

PRODUCT AND CODE: Goldensmell brand Happy Marshmallow Candy packed in flexible plastic packages, Product of China.  Product comes in four sizes (net weights): 1.4 oz. (40 grams), 2.8 oz. (80 grams), 3.5 oz. (100 grams) and 6.4 oz. (180 grams).

Firm on labels - Imported by Strong America Ltd. Codes:

1.4 oz.: barcode # 6 43806 88710 1 and no other coding.

2.8 oz.: barcode # 6 43806 89048 4 and no other coding.

3.5 oz.: barcode # 6 43806 89048 4 and no other coding.

6.4 oz.: barcode # 6 43806 89047 7 and no other coding.

REASON: The products contained the undeclared color additives tartrazine (certifiable as FD&C Yellow #5), sunset yellow FCF (certifiable as FD&C Yellow #6) and erythrosine (certifiable as FD&C Red #3).

MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Yik Hoi Trading Company Kowloon, Hong Kong, China,

RECALLED BY: Strong America Limited Brooklyn, NY

DISTRIBUTION: Brooklyn and NY

QUANTITY: 1.4 oz: 67 cases (80 packages per case); 2.8 oz: 73 cases (40 packages per case); 3.5 oz: 46 cases (40 packages per case); 6.4 oz: 110 cases (40 packages per case).                    

                               

Product and Code: a)"Big Land" brand Guava Filling Cake, net weight 12 ounces. Product is packed in a metal container and placed in a cardboard box printed in part, "*** BIG LAND BAKERY, INC. 2700 West 3rd Court, Hialeah, Florida 33010 ***" and sealed in a plastic wrap. See attached label.

b)"Big Land" brand Guava Short Cake, net weight 2 1/2 ounces. Product is packed in a plastic package printed in part, "*** BIG LAND

BAKERY, INC. 2700 West 3 Court, Hialeah, FL 33010 ***". See attached label.

c)"Big Land" brand Strawberry Cup Cake, net weight 7.5 ounces. Product is packed in plastic package printed in part, "***SIX PACK

STRAWBERRY CUP CAKE ** BIG LAND BAKERY, INC 2700 West 3 Court,Hialeah,FL 33010 ***". See attached label. Codes:  All codes

REASON: For products a and b, undeclared Red #40, Yellow #5, and Blue #1; for products c and d, undeclared Yellow # 5 and #6; for products e, f, and g, undeclared Red # 40.

MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Big Land Bakery, Inc. Hialeah, FL

DISTRIBUTION: Product directly distributed to 633 retail stores in South Florida (Dade, Broward, and Monroe Counties).

QUANTITY: The firm would not give FDA any estimate.  There is a two month expiration date.                        

 

PRODUCT AND CODE: Minute Maid 100% Pure Apple Juice From Concentrate with Added Calcium and Vitamin C, 6.75 fl. oz. (200 ml) box 

Minute Maid 100% Juice Mixed Berry, 6.75 fl. oz. (200 ml) box  Hi-C Orange Lavaburst, 6.75 fl. oz. (200 ml) box  The products were packaged 10 boxes per pack, 4 packs to a case.

Codes:           

Apple: MAR2102TF XX:XX

Berry: NOV2101TF XX:XX

Hi-C: JAN2002TF XX:XX

The codes appear on the top of the jucie box in a a block marked "BEST IF USED BY".  The codes represent the Expiration Date (MAr2102), plant and line code (TF) and military time (XX:XX).

REASON: The products may be spoiled.

MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Minute Maid Paw Paw, MI

RECALLED BY: The Minute Maid Company, A Division of Coca Cola Houston, TX

DISTRIBUTION: AL, AR, CO, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NC, ND, NE, OH, PA, SD, VA, WI, TN.

QUANTITY: Apple: 12,710 cases; Mixed Berry: 6,751 cases; Hi-C: 9,050 cases      

 

PRODUCT AND CODE: "Minute Maid -Premium- CALCIUM Berry Punch *** 10% FRUIT JUICE PASTEURIZED *** 64 FL OZ *** KEEP REGRIDERATED *** THE MINUTE MAID COMPANY *** HOUSTON, TX 77252" packaged in a gable top carton, 8 to a case.

Codes:  MAY14LE, MAY23LE, MAY28LE

REASON: The product was contaminated with mold.

MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Cutrale Citrus Juices USA Leesburg, FL

RECALLED BY: The Minute Maid Company, A Division of Coca Cola Houston, TX

DISTRIBUTION: NC, AL, G, FL , SC, MS, TN and LA. 

QUANTITY: 12,623 cases of 8                          

 

PRODUCT AND CODE: Sunny Delight Original Florida Style, packaged in 64 fl oz plastic bottles, 8 bottles per case.  The product is labeled as distributed by Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, Ohio  45202. Codes: OCT20H1930 through OCT20H2245

REASON: The product is off-flavor due to excess salt.

MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Sundor Brands, Inc. Atlanta, GA

RECALLED BY: The Proctor & Gamble Company Cincinnati, OH

DISTRIBUTION: IN, FL, MS, KY, LA, MI, TN, AL, SC, WI, IL, and GA.

QUANTITY: 8,091 cases                   

 

PRODUCT AND CODE: Hunt's Ketchup, 14 oz bottle. No salt added. Codes: Production dates FEB 28; MARCH 1; MARCH 2 (2001)

REASON: The product was unfit for food due to spoilage.

MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Con-Agra Grocery Products Irvine, CA

DISTRIBUTION: Nationwide and Antigua, Panama, Puerto Rico, Aruba, Honduras, Bahamas, US Virgin Islands.

QUANTITY: unknown

 

PRODUCT AND CODE: SoBE Sports System- 20 oz. plastic botttles with codes as follows:A. SoBe Sports System-Fruit Punch

Codes as follows:

LM 1162, LM 1163, LM 1164,LM 1165, LM 1192, LM 1193, LM 1194, LM 1201, LM 1202

B. SoBe Sports System- Orange Codes as follows: LM 1155, LM 1156, LM 1158, LM 1159, LM 1160, LM 1167, LM 1169, LM 1198, LM 1199, LM 1200, LM 1202.

C. SoBe Sport System – Tropical Codes as  follows: LM 1160, LM 1162, LM 1169, LM 1170 ,  LM 1201

D. SoBe Sports System- Lemon Lime Codes as follows: LM 1166, LM 1167, LM 1194, LM 1195, LM 1197, LM 1198

Codes: SoBe Sports System 20 oz. plastic botttle as listed:

REASON: Product may contain mold.

MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Lyons Magnus Fresno, CA

RECALLED BY: South Beach Beverage Company [SOBE] Norwalk, CT

DISTRIBUTION: Nationwide

QUANTITY: 165, 296 cases [12 bottles/case]

 

PRODUCT AND CODE: Propel Fitness Water; purified water with 6 vitamins and fruit flavor; 24/500 ml plastic bottles per case; Distributed by The Gatorade Company, P.O. Box 049003, Chicago, IL 60604-9003 USA The product subject to the recall is a warehouse club 24/500 ml.  Variety Pack, UPC code 52000-52430, consisting of eight bottles of each flavor, Berry, Lemon and Orange. Codes: Pallets bearing dates 8/9/01 through 8/27/01 Case UPC code 52000-52430

REASON: Case label does not contain aspartame ingredient listing and warning.

MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: The Quaker Oats Company Atlanta, GA

RECALLED BY: The Quaker Oats Company Chicago, IL

DISTRIBUTION: TX, NM, CA, AL, VA, FL, AZ, C O, NV

QUANTITY: 8300 cases

 

PRODUCT AND CODE: Large Tuna Loins packed for restaurants (product is not labeled). The fresh tuna loins are sold in pounds to local restaurants in the bay area, packaged as needed.  Shipped in cardboard containers with chipped ice. Codes: Product is not coded.

REASON: The product is decomposed.

MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Seafood Co. Inc., San Francisco, CA

RECALLED BY: Pacific Harvest Seafoods, Inc. San Jose, CA

DISTRIBUTION: CA

QUANTITY: 81 pounds

 

PRODUCT AND CODE: COFFEE-MATE Lite Powder Coffee Creamer. 6 and 16 ounce plastic (HDPE) containers.

Codes:  1138, 1139, 1141, 1142, 1153, 1170, 1171, 1180, 1181, 1182, 1221, 1222, 1229, 1230, 1231

REASON: The product is unfit for food due to off odor and flavor.

MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Nestle Beverage Co. Jacksonville, IL

RECALLED BY: Nestle USA Glendale, CA

DISTRIBUTION: Nationwide and to Canada, Honduras, Panama, El Salvador, Caymen Islands and Oranjestaad.

QUANTITY: 47,101 cases 

 

PRODUCT AND CODE: Beechnut Naturals **** 100% Mixed Fruit Juice 32 fl. oz. plastic bottles Responsible firm on the label:  "Distributed by:  Beech-Nut Nutrition Corporation, Canajoharie, NY  13317"

Codes:

16 26 Sep 02

15 19 Aug 02

15 18 Aug 02

The above codes are printed on the side of the bottle. UPC CODE:  "0-523632-3"

REASON: Mold in product

MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Mayer Brothers Barker, NY

RECALLED BY: Beechnut Nutrition Corp. Canajoharie, NY

DISTRIBUTION: FL, GA, IN, MD, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH, O(r, PA, SC, TN, VT, WV and Puerto Rico

QUANTITY: 6,767 cases (12 per case)

 

Product and Code: a) Sausage, Egg, Cheese Biscuit, 4 oz.; b) Ham, Egg, Cheese Biscuit, 3 oz.

REASON: Undeclared allergens

MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Arrowrock Supply LLC Boise, ID

DISTRIBUTION: ID and OR

QUANTITY: Unknown

 

PRODUCT AND CODE: COFFEE-MATE Lite Powder Coffee Creamer. 6 and 16 ounce plastic (HDPE) containers.

Codes: 1138, 1139, 1141, 1142, 1153, 1170, 1171, 1180, 1181, 1182, 1221, 1222, 1229, 1230, 1231

REASON: The product is unfit for food due to off odor and flavor.

MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Nestle Beverage Co. Jacksonville, IL

RECALLED BY: Nestle USA Glendale, CA

DISTRIBUTION: Nationwide

QUANTITY: 47,101 cases

 

Product: Frozen Ready-To-Eat, Chicken Nuggets, Chicken Patties and Chicken Tenders.

Codes: The products subject to recall were produced on September 26, 2001 and distributed to retail and wholesale establishments in New Jersey and New York as follows:

The retail products identifiable to consumers are:

3 lb. bags of "Western Beef FULLY COOKED BREADED CHICKEN BREAST NUGGETS SHAPED PATTIES,"

3 lb. bags of "Western Beef FULLY COOKED BREADED CHICKEN BREAST PATTIES," and

3 lb. bags of "Western Beef FULLY COOKED BREADED CHICKEN BREAST TENDERS SHAPED PATTIES."

Each bag bears the establishment number "P-8813" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The wholesale products subject to recall are:

10 lb. cases of  "GOLDEN PLATTER FOODS Fully Cooked Breaded CHICKEN BREAST TENDERS,"

10 lb. cases of "GOLDEN HALAL WHITE CHICKEN PATTIES FULLY COOKED ," and

10 lb. cases of "GOLDEN HALAL WHITE CHICKEN NUGGETS FULLY COOKED."

Each case is marked with a date code of "SEP 2 6 2001" and bears the establishment number "P-8813" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

Problem: The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Discovered: A monitoring sample was collected by FSIS on 9/26/01. It was reported positive for Listeria monocytogenes on 10/3/01.

Establishment: Golden Platter Foods Inc   37 Tompkins Point Road   Newark, NJ 07114

Contact: Eli Barzvi, president, 973-242-0290

Quantity Recalled: Approximately 7,500 pounds

Distribution: New Jersey and New York

 

Product: Frozen Ready-To-Eat "USDA CHOICE SEASONED SHREDDED BEEF WITH ONIONS"

Codes: Produced on September 21, 2001. The product is packed in two/five pound vacuum packages in 10-pound boxes. The box labels bear the establishment number "EST. 6972" inside the USDA mark of inspection and any of the following date codes: "2605101", "2605103", "2605104", "2605105" and "2605106"

Problem: The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Discovered: A monitoring sample was collected by FSIS on 9/25/01. It was reported positive for Listeria monocytogenes on 10/3/01.

Establishment: Rymer Meat Inc    4600 South Packers Ave    Chicago, IL 60609

Contact: Harvey Yep, Technical Service Manager, 773-650-0518

Quantity Recalled: Approximately 5,600 pounds

Distribution: Pennsylvania

 

Product: Ground beef product being recalled was produced on Oct. 1 and packaged in various sizes
Codes: 
Each package is marked “Cub Foods” and bears the name “CHUCK GROUND BEEF 80/20.” The package code is “Sell By Oct. 02, 01” and “Use or Freeze By Oct. 03, 01.”

Problem:  May be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7
Discovered:
The problem was discovered through routine FSIS microbiological sampling.
Establishment: 
Cub Foods   191 South Larkin Avenue    Joliet, Ill
Contact: 
Dave Wiemer, Supervalu’s Director of Quality Assurance, (952) 294-7459
Quantity Recalled: 
Approximately 40 pounds of fresh ground beef
Distribution:
Distributed to retail customers in Joliet, Ill.

 

FDA ISSUES A 2nd WARNING AND AN IMPORT ALERT ABOUT KONJAC MINI-CUP GEL CANDIES THAT POSE CHOKING RISK

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing a second warning and announcing an import alert concerning mini-cup gel candies that contain the ingredient "konjac" (also known as conjac, konnyaku, yam flour, or glucomannan). FDA decided a second warning was warranted (the first was issued on August 17, 2001) after consultation with experts on choking from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC confirmed that these candies pose a serious choking risk, particularly to infants, children and the elderly. In addition, the agency has issued an import alert to address the importation of these candies from other countries.

These multi-fruit-flavored candies are typically packaged as individual, mouth-sized servings, and often feature an embedded piece of preserved fruit. Unlike gelatin products commonly found in the U.S., these candies do not readily dissolve when placed in the mouth.

 

WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 13

 

PRODUCT AND CODE: Country Farms Honey Bran Bread, net wt. 24-oz.  The responsible firm on the label shows the product is distributed by Albertson's Inc., Boise, ID., Codes: Not coded.  The new bags have a plastic band around the front half of the plastic bag advertising a NASCAR sweepstakes, as well as the listing of soy fiber in the ingredient statement.

REASON: The product contained undeclared soy fiber

MANUFACTURER: Interstate Brands Corp. Pomona, CA

RECALLED BY: Interstate Brands Companies, Kansas City, MO

DISTRIBUTION: CA and NV

QUANTITY: 4,979 loaves

 

PRODUCT AND CODE: Healthy Times brand of Cabana Banana baby food (banana puree) in 4 oz. glass jars, Codes: 35303J08

REASON: Product may be contaminated with glass.

MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Glacier Foods Sanger, CA

DISTRIBUTION: CA

QUANTITY: 346 cases

 

PRODUCT AND CODE: Canada Dry Club Soda Sodium Free packaged in 12-fl. oz. cans, 6-packs, Codes: NOV 1201 SLB2 and JUL 0901 SLB3

REASON: Regular Club Soda was packaged in cans labeled as “sodium free.”

MANUFACTURER: Central States Coca Cola Bottling Co., Div. of Coca Cola Enterprises, Maryland Heights, MO

RECALLED BY: Central States Coca Cola Bottling Co., Div. of Coca Cola Enterprises, St. Charles, MO

DISTRIBUTION: MO.

QUANTITY: 2,332 cases

 

Product: “GROUND BEEF (PICADILLO)”

Codes: Produced on October 02, 2001. The 40 LB cases are labeled as "GD processing division GROUND BEEF (PICADILLO)" and bear the establishment number "EST. 11133" inside the USDA mark of inspection. Also each case is stamped with a package code of "PACKED ON: OCT 02 2001 GLOBAL DISTRIBUTORS."

Problem: The product may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

Discovered: A routine sample was collected by FSIS on October 03, 2001. It was reported positive for E. coli O157:H7 on October 08, 2001.

Establishment: Global Distributors   2161 NW 25TH Ave   Miami, FL 33142

Contact: Rodolfo Valdez, Plant Manager, 305-634-3474

Quantity Recalled: Approximately 400 pounds

Distribution: Miami, FL

 

Product: Fresh ground beef 

Codes: Produced on 10-04-2001. The product was packed in five or ten pound bags in cases of various weights. In addition to the product name "GROUND BEEF", each case is labeled with a Julian date code "277" corresponding to the production date of October 4, 2001. Additionally, each case label bears "EST. 4586" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

Problem: The product may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

Discovered: A routine sample was collected by FSIS on October 04, 2001, returned positive results for E.coli O157:H7 on October 9, 2001.

Establishment: J. H. Dodman Co Inc   116 Michigan Ave   Buffalo, NY 14204

Contact: Kirk Dodman, President, 716-854-3286

Quantity Recalled: Approximately 265 pounds

Distribution: Erie and Niagara Counties, New York

 

Product: Random weight pieces of FELETTO #1 brand BASTERMA weighing approximately 4 to 7-pounds each, packed in 25 or 50-pound shipping boxes.

Codes: Produced between June 22 and September 11, 2001. Each shipping container (box) and each individual piece bears a code (representing a packaging date) from 7-0501 (indicating July 5, 2001) through 9-1901 (indicating September 19, 2001) stamped on the label. Also, "EST. 7847" appears inside the USDA mark of inspection on the labels.

Problem: Underprocessing and the use of an excessive amount of curing compound.

Discovered: The firm notified FSIS, on October 10, 2001, that it was voluntarily initiating recall action based on records review and processing authority’s evaluation.

Establishment: Pan-Am Michels, Ltd.   29 East Price Street   Linden, NJ 07036

Contact: Debra Ann Walker, President, 908-925-2190

Quantity Recalled: Approximately 10,000 pounds

Distribution: Northern New Jersey and the New York metropolitan area

 

Product: Cooked beef products

Codes: Produced on October 01, 2001. Products may be packaged in various weight cases labeled as "Bari FOOD PRODUCTS Italian Brand Seasoned Cooked Beef." The products subject to recall are:

"Boce MEAT PRODUCTS Italian Brand Seasoned Cooked Beef" packaged in 5-pound packages. This product was distributed to restaurants and wholesale establishments.

"TAYLOR ST. PIZZA WAREHOUSE INC. Italian Style Seasoned Cooked Beef" packaged in 5-pound packages. This product was distributed to restaurants.

Both the cases and packages being recalled have a date code of "274" on the case or package, and the labels bear the establishment number "Est. 20073" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

Problem: The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Discovered: A routine sample was collected by FSIS on 10/1/01. It was reported positive for Listeria monocytogenes on 10/10/01.

Establishment: Bob's Better Beef, Inc.   Doing business as: Bari Food Products   710 Schneider Dr.    South Elgin, IL 60177

Contact: Christopher Favia, President or Robert Evanson, Vice President, 847-695-7555

Quantity Recalled: Approximately 5,000 pounds

Distribution: Cook and DuPage Counties, IL

 

Rich Products Corporation Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Walnuts in Yellow Cake

 

Rich Products Corporation is recalling 140 cases of J.W. Allen Yellow Cake because it may contain walnuts, which are not declared on the product ingredient label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to walnuts run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume products containing walnuts. The recalled Yellow Cake product was sold through Publix Super Markets, Inc. in Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina between Wednesday, October 3, 2001 through Friday, October 5, 2001.

 

Publix Super Markets sold the product in their Bakery Department as 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and full size sheet cakes. The product was also sold in the Deli Department as strawberry shortcakes and decorated individual parfaits in the Deli and Bakery Departments. The problem was discovered when a few walnuts were found on processing equipment following the production of the yellow cake on 9/15/01. A small portion of the lot inadvertently was shipped.

 

Consumers allergic to walnuts, who have purchased these yellow cake products from Publix Super Markets in Georgia, South Carolina and Alabama, on Wednesday, October 3, 2001 through Friday, October 5, 2001, are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers may also contact Rich Products at 1-800-356-7094 for further information.

 

WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 20

 

Product: Fresh Ground Beef.

Codes: Produced on 10-10-2001. The products being recalled are:

Cases of "SHARON PACKING COMPANY, INC. BULK PATTY MIX." The cases were packed to order containing unlabeled 5 lb. bags. Each case is marked with the case code "SP243," 10 lb. cases of "SHARON PACKING COMPANY, INC. BEEF PATTIES," containing an unlabeled 10 1b. bag. Each case is marked with the case code "SP358."

Each case is marked with the date code "A082" and bears the establishment number "EST. 8550" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

Problem: The product may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

Discovered: A routine sample was collected by FSIS on October 10, 2001, returned positive results for E. coli O157:H7 on October 15, 2001.

Establishment: Sharon Packing Co., Inc.,   130 S. Dock St   Sharon, PA 16146-0000

Contact: David Mogg, Manager, 724-346-5574

Quantity Recalled: Approximately 545 pounds

Distribution: Mercer County, Pennsylvania

 

NorStar Specialty Foods Recalls Tzatziki Because of Possible Health Risk

 

NorStar Specialty Foods Inc. of Seattle, Washington is conducting a voluntary recall of its 8 ounce and 24 ounce containers of Janiecy's brand "Tzatziki Creamy Cucumber Garlic Sauce" because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

 

The recalled Tzatziki was distributed in the state of Washington in 8 ounce and 24 ounce containers in retail and warehouse club stores, and in the states of Oregon, California, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado, Nevada and Texas in 24 ounce containers in warehouse club stores.

 

The product is packaged in 8 ounce and 24 ounce clear plastic containers labeled "Tzatziki Creamy Cucumber Garlic Sauce" and showing the Janiecy's brand name and logo. The affected product is marked with a date label stating "Use by 11/22/2001". The date label is located on the side of the 24 ounce containers and the bottom of the 8 ounce containers.

 

The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by the company revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in one sample of the product. The company has suspended production of the product while it investigates and corrects the source of the problem.

Consumers who have purchased 8 ounce or 24 ounce containers of Janiecy's brand "Tzatziki Creamy Cucumber Garlic Sauce" are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Gerry Isaac at NorStar Specialty Foods at 1-888-764-4499.

 

 

Awrey Bakeries Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Walnuts in "Carrot Sheet Cake 40 Cut (Nut Free)"

 

Awrey Bakeries of Livonia Michigan is recalling Carrot Sheet Cake 40 Cut (Nut Free), sold through its Livonia Outlet Store because it may contain undeclared walnuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to walnuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

 

The recalled Carrot Sheet Cake 40 Cut (Nut Free) was distributed only through Awrey’s Outlet Store located at 12301 Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan. The cake in question was available for sale from Thursday October 11, 2001 through Saturday October 13, 2001.

The product is a 12x16 Sheet Cake in a corrugated tray that is wrapped in a poly film. The lot number 015801 appears on one side of the corrugated tray. The recall was initiated after a customer complaint that walnut-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of walnuts. Subsequent investigation indicates that as many as 17 Carrot Sheet Cakes may have been mislabeled.

 

Consumers who have purchased any of these cakes are urged to return them to the Outlet Store for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-734-513-4260. This product is being recalled in cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

 

 

Allergy Alert Issued on Undeclared Whey in Fleischmann's Unsalted Stick Margarine

 

ConAgra Dairy Foods of Downers Grove, Ill., is voluntarily recalling 3,600 pounds of Fleischmann’s Unsalted Stick Margarine with UPC Code 298370 because the product may contain an undeclared dairy ingredient. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to dairy products may run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

Affected product was distributed in a small number of stores in the following states and is already in the process of being removed from those store shelves: Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.

This Fleischmann’s Unsalted Stick Margarine can be identified with the “best if used by” date on the carton of APR 15 02 EN 15 with time codes between 06:30 and 08:00. One allergic reaction has been reported. Other than to dairy sensitive consumers or to consumers on a sodium free diet, the product being recalled is safe for consumption. For further information, call toll-free at 1-800-257-5594 during normal business hours.

 

PRODUCT AND CODE: Mrs. Gerry's Kitchen Inc. Supreme Seafood Salad, net weight 4 lbs.  Codes: All lots distributed prior to the recall were mislabeled.  The lots in distribution, which are within expiration, have use-by dates of 04/14/01 to 05/10/01. 

REASON: The product contained undeclared eggs, pollack, snow crabmeat, soy protein and wheat starch.

MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Mrs. Gerry's Kitchen, Inc., Albert Lea, MN

DISTRIBUTION: IA, IL, MI, MN, MO, ND, WI

QUANTITY: 1,024 cases (two-4 pound packages per case)

 

PRODUCT AND CODE: Double Chocolate Fudge Bar:

a) In clear wrap sold as bulk candy without any labeling and

b) Sold individually with stick-on label stating in part "THE CANDY BASKET DOUBLE CHOCOLATE FUDGE BAR NET WT. 1 1/2 OZ. CANDY BASKET, INC. PORTLAND, OREGON 97230***".

REASON: The product contained undeclared egg whites.

MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: The Candy Basket, Inc. Portland, OR

DISTRIBUTION: OR

QUANTITY: Approximately 50 lbs 

 

PRODUCT AND CODE: Golden Lion Trade Mark Dried Lotus Roots in flexible plastic bags, net wt. 7 oz. (200 g), product of China.

Codes: None

REASON: The product contained undeclared sulfites.

MANUFACTURER: Hang Tai Marine Products Co. West Hong Kong

RECALLED BY: Hong Won Trading Co., Inc. Brooklyn, NY

DISTRIBUTION: NY

QUANTITY: 3 cases (100-7 oz. packages per case)

 

PRODUCT AND CODE: Hydrozyme, tablets, a dietary supplement sold in bottles of 90 and 250. HCl Plus, tablets, a dietary supplement sold in bottles of 90. Codes: Product HCl Plus, lot 21150; Product Hydrozyme, lot 21173, 21245, 21280

REASON: The products were manufactured using pepsin that American Laboratories, Inc., Omaha, NE recalled due to Salmonella contamination.

MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Biotics Research Corporation Rosenberg, TX

DISTRIBUTION: Nationwide

QUANTITY: 1,133,560 tablets

 

PRODUCT AND CODE: Treasure of the East brand Chinese herbal products, sold in powder form in 3.5 oz. bottle and/or capsules, 100 per bottle.

Guan Mu Tong, 3.5 oz  bottle (powder) Item # 100176-0.  Product was listed in catalog as Mu Tong (Akebia caulis).  Product was actually

Guan Mu Tong which contains aristolochia. Product labels identified item as Guan Mu Tong. This product was sold as a single ingredient powder and was also used as an ingredient to manufacture 11 combination formulas. 

 

Ma Dou Ling ,  3.5 oz  bottle (powder), Item #100644-2.  This product contains aristolochia spp. and was only sold as a single ingredient product.  It was not used to manufacture combination products.                                                          

                                             

Ba Zheng San , 3.5 oz bottle (powder) & 100 capsule bottle, Item #B015. Recalled product contained 8 ingredients including 13% Guan Mu

Tong (aristolochia).

 

Dang Gui Si Ni Tang, 3.5 oz bottle (powder) & 100 capsule bottle,  Item #D060.  Recalled product contained 8 ingredients including

12% Guan Mu Tong (aristolochia). 

 

Dao Chi San, 3.5 oz bottle (powder) & 100 capsule bottles, Item #D075.  Recalled product contained 4 ingredients including 25% Guan Mu

Tong. 

 

Fu Fang Di Hu Tang, 3.5 oz bottle (powder) & 100 capsule bottles,  Item #F050.  Recalled product contained 9 ingredients including

8% Guan Mu Tong (aristolochia). 

 

Gan Lu Xiao Du Dan, 3.5 oz bottle (powder) & 100 capsule bottles, Item #G005.  Recalled product contained 12 ingredients including

7% Guan Mu Tong (aristolochia). 

 

Kou Yan Ning, 3.5 oz bottle (powder) & 100 capsule bottles, Item #K030.  Recalled product contained 8 ingredients including 6% Guan Mu

Tong (aristolochia). 

 

Long Dan Xie Gan Tang, 3.5 oz bottle (powder) & 100 capsule bottles, Item #L070.  Recalled product contained 9 ingredients including

12% Guan Mu Tong (aristolochia). 

 

Pai Shi Tang, 3.5 oz bottle (powder) & 100 capsule bottles, Item #P005.  Recalled product contained 9 ingredients including 9% Guan Mu

Tong (aristolochia). 

 

Xiao Ji Yin Zi, 3.5 oz bottle (powder) & 100 capsule bottles, Item #X072.  Recalled product contained 10 ingredients including 7% Guan

Mu Tong (aristolochia). 

 

Xin Yi San, 3.5 oz bottle (powder) & 100 capsule bottles, Item #X125.  Recalled product contained 10 ingredients including 10% Guan Mu

Tong (aristolochia). 

 

Yang Yin Xiao Yan Tang, 3.5 oz bottle (powder) & 100 capsule bottles, Item #Y020.  Recalled product contained 8 ingredients including

21% Guan Mu Tong (aristolochia). 

Codes: Products with "MFG NO." of 2000 08 (=August 2000) and lower are subject to recall.  Both the single ingredient products and the combination products are identified with the year and month of production (i.e. "2001 03") and a use by date which is three years from the date of manufacture (i.e. 03 2004). NOTE: Products with a lot number of 2000 09 or greater are NOT under recall.

REASON: Products contain aristolochic acid, a potent carcinogen and nephrotoxin.

MANUFACTURER: F-006/007-2: Tianjiang Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., China; F-008/018-2: Blue Light, Inc. Ithaca, NY

RECALLED BY: Blue Light, Inc., Ithaca, NY

DISTRIBUTION: Nationwide

QUANTITY: Approximate quantities distributed are:

Guan Mu Tong:  193 x 3.5 oz bottles

Ma Dou Ling: 35 x 3.5 oz bottles

Ba Zheng San: 60 x 3.5 oz btls & 51 x 100-capsule bottles

Dang Gui Si Ni Tang: 56 x 3.5 oz btls, 84 x 100-capsule bottles

Dao Chi San: 8 x 3.5 oz bottles & 10 x 100-capsule bottles

Fu Fang Di Hu Tang:  88 x 3.5 oz bottles & 113 x 100-capsule bottles

Gan Lu Xiao Du Dan:  7 x 3.5 oz bottles & 12 x 100-capsule bottles

Kou Yan Ning: 28 x 3.5 oz bottles & 24 x 100- capsule bottles

Long Dan Xie Gan Tang: 159 x 3.5 oz bottles & 346 x 100-capsule bottles

Pai Shi Tang: 8 x 3.5 oz bottles & 1 x 100-capsule bottle

Xiao Ji Yin Zi: 5 x 3.5 oz bottles

Xin Yi San: 15 x 3.5 oz bottles & 22 x 100-capsule bottles

Yang Yin Xiao Yan Tang: 8 x 3.5 oz bottles & 27 x 100-capsule bottles

 

PRODUCT AND CODE: Fleischmann's Unsalted Margarine in 1 lb. packages with 4 - 1/4 lb. sticks per package

Codes: Fleischmann's Unsalted Stick Margarine, Best if used by "JAN 31 02 ON"

REASON: Some cartons contained sticks of Fleischmann's Original Margarine.  The Original Margarine contains whey, which is not listed as an ingredient on the unsalted margarine label.

MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: ConAgra Dairy Foods Indianapolis, IN

DISTRIBUTION: Nationwide.

QUANTITY: 3,000 pounds

 

WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 27

 

PRODUCT AND CODE: Bamboo Shoots in flexible plastic bags, net wt. 14 oz. (400 g). Product of China.

Codes: Barcode # 6 915531 280224 and no other coding.

REASON: The product contained undeclared sulfites.

MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Yeung Kong Food Co., Ping Shan, N.T. Hong Kong

RECALLED BY: Advance Imports Inc. Brooklyn, NY

DISTRIBUTION: Flushing, NY

QUANTITY: 34 cases (20 -14 oz. bags per case) were distributed.

 

PRODUCT AND CODE:

Royale Dark Chocolate Covered Peppermint Patties

Royale Dark Chocolate Coconut Patties

Royale Dark Chocolate Vanilla Cremes

Royale Dark Chocolate Dipped Fruit Cremes (Tropical Pina Colada)

Royale Dark Chocolate Dipped Fruit Cremes (Tropical Key Lime)

Royale Dark Chocolate Dipped Fruit Cremes (Tropical Mango)

Eddyleon Jelly Graham Cookies

Codes: Lot 1 474 08-00. This lot number is for the box only since the recalling firm does not use lot or batch numbers.

REASON: The products contain undeclared milk residue.

MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Eddyleon Chocolate Company Moosic, PA

DISTRIBUTION: CT, FL, GA, MI, NY, and PA.

QUANTITY: 45,108 boxes

 

Product: Frozen sausage and ham products

Codes: The labels bear the establishment number "EST. 1600" inside the USDA mark of inspection. The retail products were produced on various dates ranging from August 13, 2001 through September 19, 2001. The following product subject to recall was distributed to retail establishments:

"Sanderson Farms SAUSAGE AND HAM (WATER ADDED) JAMBALAYA WITH RICE" packaged in 2.25-LB packages containing oven microwaveable trays. Each individual package was stamped with one of the following Julian date codes: "225111," "225211," "225311," "225411," "239111," "241111," "241211," "241311," "242111," "242211," "250111," "250211," "255111," "255211," "262111," "262211," "262311," "262411," or "262511."

The following institutional products being recalled include all production prior to October 19, 2001:

"Sanderson Farms READY TO COOK RED BEANS AND SAUSAGE For Red Beans and Rice" packaged in cases, containing 7-LB pans. Each case is identified with a case code of "1114,"

"Sanderson Farms READY TO COOK SAUSAGE AND HAM (WATER ADDED) JAMBALAYA" packaged in cases, containing 7-LB pans. Each case is identified with a case code of "1064,"

"SYSCO IMPERIAL READY TO COOK Sausage and Ham (Water Added) Jambalaya" packaged in cases, containing 7-LB pans. Each case is identified with a case code of "2105" and "1480466."

Problem: The product may contain an undeclared ingredient (monosodium glutamate or MSG).

Discovered: The firm contacted FSIS on October 18, 2001, to initiate a voluntarily recall in response to the notification received from their supplier advising them that a sausage used for further processing at EST. 1600 may contain monosodium glutamate (MSG) which was not declared on the sausage ingredient statement. The sausage product was used as an ingredient in the production of the above-mentioned products and MSG was not declared in the ingredient statement of the finished product labels.

Establishment: Sanderson Farms, Inc., (Foods Division)   4418 Mangum Dr.   Flowood, MS 39208

Contact: Lampkin Butts, VP of Sales, 601-649-4030

Quantity Recalled: Undetermined amount

Distribution: Nationwide

 

Rhee Bros., Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in "Margaret" Brand Korean Cookies

 

Rhee Bros., Inc. of Columbia, MD, is recalling its 8.04 ounce packages of "Margaret" brand Korean cookies because they contain undeclared egg. People who have allergies to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recalled "Margaret" brand Korean cookies were distributed nationwide in Asian food retail stores. The product comes in an 8.04 ounce, cardboard box marked with 'Lotte Margaret' and 'Soft Cookies'. Its item number is 09828K on the label.

 

The recall was initiated after sampling by New York state food inspectors discovered that the egg-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of egg. Consumers who have purchased 8.04 ounce packages of "Margaret" are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-410-381-9000