OCTOBER 2007

WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 6

Quong Hop & Co. Expands Recall of Tofu

Quong Hop & Co. of South San Francisco, California is expanding their recall of tofu to include the following products in the following sizes and code dates:

These products are being recalled due to finding Listeria monocytogenes.

The recalled "SOY DELI" and "QUONG HOP" brand products are distributed on the West Coast and Midwest through supermarkets and natural food stores. Product was distributed to the following states: AK, AZ, WA, CA, OR, NV, WI, MO, IL, IN, WY, ND, SD. Due the numbers of states these items are distributed in this is considered a "National Recall" to ensure consumer and trade awareness.

This expanded recall reflects product currently in the market. 

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 ext 22.

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

Jensen's Old Fashioned Smokehouse Inc. of Seattle, WA is recalling 936 tubs of Jensen's Seattle Style Wild Smoked Salmon Spread Lemon Dill and Onion which was made by Carso's Pasta of Lynnwood, WA because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Jensen's Seattle Style Wild Smoked Salmon Spread Lemon Dill and Onion was distributed in retail stores in Western Washington.

Jensen's Seattle Style Wild Smoked Salmon Spread Lemon Dill and Onion is coded Sell By 10/20/07. This product was sold in 7 oz. plastic tubs.

Consumers who have purchased Jensen's Seattle Style Wild Smoked Salmon Spread Lemon Dill and Onion 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.

Kraft Foods Recalls Baker's Premium White Chocolate Baking Squares 

Kraft Foods has issued a recall in the U.S. for Baker’s Premium White Chocolate Baking Squares (6 oz.) with a UPC Code 0043000252200 and four best when used by dates:

31 MAR 2008 XCZ
01 APR 2008 XCZ
02 APR 2008 XCZ
03 APR 2008 XCZ

This product may be contaminated with Salmonella, (a bacterium that causes foodborne illness).

The product was distributed nationwide. Consumers should not consume the recalled product and should discard any product they may have.

This recall is only for Baker’s Premium White Chocolate Baking Squares (6 oz.). No other varieties of Baker’s White Chocolate or any other Baker’s products sold in the United States are impacted by this recall.

Consumers can contact the company at 1-800-310-3704 with any questions they may have or to request reimbursement for purchased product.

PRODUCT Dolci Cioccolati, Bella Cucina Artful Food, Death by Chocolate Cookies, Net Wt. 6 oz – 170G; UPC code 1919300020. Product is packed in a clear plastic pouch surrounded by rigid paper labeling. The ingredient statement is located on the bottom panel which should have a separate sticker in the same vicinity which states, “This Product Contains Walnuts”, 
CODE All packages manufactured between June 14, 2007 to July 5, 2007 which do not bear the sticker “This Product Contains Walnuts”.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Bella Cucina Artful Food, Atlanta, GA
REASON Cookies contain undeclared walnuts.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 36 cases (12/6 oz. packages per case)
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide and Canada

PRODUCT Pulparindo Hot and Salted Tamarind Pulp Candy; Nt. Wt. 0.49 oz.; Dulce de Tamarindo; Product of Mexico 20 x 0.49 oz. pieces per 10 oz. box; 24 x 10 oz. boxes per case. 0.49 oz. piece – UPC 725226066660; 10 oz. box )20x0.49 oz. pieces) UPC 72522600020, CODE No codes
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: La Flor Mexicana Spices, Inc., Passaic, NJ
Manufacturer: Chupaletas S.A. de C.V., Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. REASON New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets tested the product and found up to 0.249 ppm lead.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE Approximately 290 boxes (20 x 0.49 oz. pieces per box)
DISTRIBUTION NC, NJ, NY and PA

PRODUCT Aoun Custard powder mix; 500 gram paper bag in paper box nt. Wt. 500 grms, 17 ½ oz. Made in Lebanon
CODE No codes
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Baroody Imports, Inc., Clifton, NJ
Manufacturer: Aoun Food Company-Aoun S.A.R.L., Mazraat Yachouh, Lebanon. 
REASON Product contains color Ponceau 4R (E124), which is unapproved for use in the United States.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 38 cases (24 units per case)
DISTRIBUTION NY and NJ

Campbell Recalls Campbell’s Chunky Baked Potato With Cheddar & Bacon Bits

Campbell Soup Company is recalling a limited quantity of 18.8 ounce cans of "Campbell's Chunky" Baked Potato with Cheddar & Bacon Bits because they may contain pieces of hard plastic that present a choking hazard and may cause injury if swallowed. No other "Campbell's" soup products are affected by this recall.

72,300 units of the recalled soups were shipped to customers in the following 24 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming. 

The affected product is labeled as "Campbell's Chunky" Baked Potato with Cheddar & Bacon Bits and has the following individual code on the bottom of the can:

Consumers who have purchased the "Campbell's Chunky" Baked Potato with Cheddar & Bacon Bits with the can code JUL 08 2009 07097 should not eat this product. Consumers are encouraged to return the product to the store where they purchased it for an exchange or full refund. 

Consumers also can contact Campbell at 888-453-3868.

Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. Issues Recall for Mislabeled Prestige Chocolate Ice Cream

Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. is recalling one code of its 1.75 quart (1.65 liter) cartons of "Prestige Chocolate Ice Cream" because of a potential error in packaging. Some of the products may have the correct lid identifying the product as chocolate almond, but the "tub" is identified as only chocolate.

The product comes in an oval 1.75 quart paper carton marked with plant code of 12-356 and an expiration date of JUN 25 08 on a white strip on the side of the carton. The cartons indicate that the product inside is chocolate ice cream while the lid may state that the product is chocolate almond.

The recalled "Prestige Chocolate Ice Cream" was only distributed to Winn-Dixie and Save-Rite stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi.

Consumers who have purchased 1.75 quart (1.65 liters) cartons of Prestige Chocolate Ice Cream with JUN 25 08 code date are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. The cartons indicate that the product inside is chocolate ice cream while the lid may state that the product is chocolate almond.

Consumers with questions or any doubt at all about product in their possession are encouraged to contact the company at 1-866-WINN-DIXIE or return the product to their store for a refund or exchange.

WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 13

ConAgra Foods, a Marshall, Mo., firm, is recalling an undetermined amount of all varieties of frozen pot pie products in commerce that may be linked to an outbreak of salmonellosis.

The following brands and all varieties, including chicken, turkey and beef, of frozen pot pie products are subject to this recall:

• Banquet
• Albertson's
• Food Lion
• Great Value
• Hill Country Fare
• Kirkwood
• Kroger
• Meijer
• Western Family

These frozen pot pies include all varieties in 7 oz. single serving packages bearing an establishment number "P-9" or "Est. 1059" printed on the side of the package.

These frozen pot pie products were distributed to retail establishments throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean islands. Based on product shelf life, these products could still be in consumers' freezers and it is important that consumers look for and return or discard and do not eat these products if they find them.

Consumers with questions about the recall may contact the Toll-Free Hotline at (866) 484-8671. Media with questions may contact company Director of Communications Stephanie Childs at (402) 595-6258. For more information consumers and media can also visit: www.conagrafoodscompany.com/corporate/index.jsp.

Vintage Chocolates Issues Recall on Undeclared Milk Traces in Soy Milk Chocolate Bars

Vintage Chocolates Inc. of Elizabeth, New Jersey is recalling 4,455 bars of soy milk chocolate, because it may contains undeclared traces of milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this soy milk chocolate bar.

The Soy Milk chocolate bar was distributed in the following states: New York, New Jersey , Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont, Wisconsin., New Mexico, Virginia, Washington, Oregon, California, Michigan, Ohio. This product was available through retail stores and chain stores and through our web site: echocolates.com.

The bar is presented in a beige cardboard package of 3.5 oz, depicting tree with a green band on top stating "43% Soy milk or 38% Soy milk". On the back of the package one would find; the following information: UPC: 797148000398.

Consumers who have purchased The Vintage Plantation Soy milk bars are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at: 1-800-207-7058.

Connecticut Firm Recalls Chicken and Pasta Product For Possible Listeria Contamination

• 5-pound boxes containing two 2.5-pound trays of "Aliki Chicken Broccoli Fettuccine Alfredo Made with White Chicken." Each box bears the establishment number "Est. 219" inside the Canadian Food Inspection Agency mark of inspection as well as a best if used by date of "SEPT 08" printed on the top of the box.

The chicken and pasta product was produced on Sept. 28, 2007 and was distributed to retail establishments in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Virginia.

Media with questions about the recall should contact company President Michael Pappas at (860) 434-2674. Consumer with questions about the recall should contact company Customer Service Representatives at (877) 434-2674.

PRODUCT Regal King Premium Krab Dip, imitation crab dip. The product is sold in a 5 lb plastic tub,
CODE Lot number 10707094 exp 08/16/07
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Ocean King Enterprises, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa,
REASON Product is contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes based on the Department of Defense's analysis.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 50 units
DISTRIBUTION NJ, PA, MA and MD

PRODUCT
a) Product is a chocolate covered confectionary egg packaged in 3.5 oz and 8.0 oz
    packages. Product is packaged in a cardboard box with a clear cellophane front.    
    Product is identified as Harry London, Peanut Butter Cream, Gourmet Egg
    Collection, 
b) Product is a chocolate covered confectionary egg packaged in 3.5 oz and 8.0 oz
    packages. Product is packaged in a cardboard box with a clear cellophane front.
    Product is identified as Harry London, Chocolate Truffle Fudge, Gourmet Egg
    Collection, 
c) Product is a chocolate covered confectionary egg packaged in 4.0 oz and 8.0 oz
    packages. Product is packaged in a cardboard box with a clear cellophane front.
    Product is identified as Frango Peanut Butter Chegg,
d) Product is a chocolate covered confectionary egg packaged in 4.0 oz and 8.0 oz  
    packages. Product is packaged in a cardboard box with a clear cellophane front.
    Product is identified as Frango Double Chocolate Chegg, 
e) Product is a chocolate covered confectionary egg packaged in 4.0 oz packages.
    Product is packaged in a cardboard box with a clear cellophane front. Product is
    identified as Frango Toffee Crunch Chegg, 
f) Product is a chocolate covered confectionary egg packaged in 4.0 oz packages.
    Product is packaged in a cardboard box with a clear cellophane front. Product is
    identified as Frango Marshmallow Chegg, 
g) Product is a chocolate covered confectionary egg packaged in 4.0 oz and 8.0 oz
    packages. Product is packaged in a cardboard box with a clear cellophane front.
    Product is identified as Frango Mint Chegg, 
CODE All lot codes
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Harry London Candies, Inc., North Canton, OH,
REASON The recalled product contains egg white (an allergen), corn starch, dextrose, Red #40, Yellow #6 & Blue #2 which is not identified on the product label.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 28,336 units
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide

PRODUCT Whole Foods Market 365 Organic Everday Value Swiss Dark Chocolate, 3 oz. (85g): UPC #99482 40808
CODE Lot # L71423 followed by a four digit time stamp between the times of 11:41 and 12:05
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Whole Foods Market, Austin, TX,
Manufacturer: Chocolat Bemrain, Kreuzlingen 4, Switzerland. 
REASON Undeclared allergen; chocolate bars containing almonds packaged in wrappers that do not include almonds on the label.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 1,400 units
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide

PRODUCT Queso Cincho Guerrero, Nt. Wt. 22 lbs. (10kg), packed one 36-lb wheel per carton, 
CODE Lot #052517, 052518, 052519, 052520, and 052521
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Castro Cheese Co., Inc., Houston, TX, 
Manufacturer: Quesos Sabrosos Mexicanos, S.A. de C.V., Villahermosa, Mexico
REASON Cheese is contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 459 cartons
DISTRIBUTION GA, LA, NC, TN and TX

PRODUCT
a) Royal Pacific 'the ginger people' brand Ginger Sesame Vinaigrette & Marinade in
    12.7 oz. glass bottles with UPC 7 34027 90126 1, 
b) Royal Pacific 'the ginger people' brand Ginger Lime Marinade & Cooking Sauce in
    12.7 oz. glass jars with UPC 7 34027 90121 6, 
c) Royal Pacific 'the ginger people' brand Hickory sauce in 12.7 oz. bottles,
d) Local Legends brand Large Game Wild Game Sauce & Marinade in 12 oz. glass jars
    with UPC 8 56259 00103 5), 
e) Local Legends brand Nature Made Sauce & Marinade in 12 oz. glass jars with
    UPC 8 56259 00105 9, 
f) Local Legends brand Angler's Choice Wild Game Sauce & Marinade in 12 oz. glass
    jars with UPC 8 56259 00104 2, 
g) The Garlic Survival Co. brand Roasted Garlic Teriyaki Sauce in 14 oz. glass jars
    with UPC 7 46454 12460 1, 
h) Crazy Charley brand Cajun Sauce in 16 oz. glass jars with UPC 0 42355 00010 6,
i ) The Original Bobby Chong's brand "Island" Marinade Teriyaki sauce in 13.5 oz
    glass jars with UPC 0 50535 22629 1,
j) Shemps Food Works Old Fashioned Original Flavor Steak Sauce in 10 oz. glass
    bottles with UPC 0 47785 00501 1, 
k) Russian River Fine Foods Chipotle Ketchup in 12 oz. bottle and 8 oz. bottles
    (UPC code on 12 oz bottles is 8 93689 00005 4), 
l) Shemps Food Works Old Fashioned Whiskey Pepper Steak Sauce in 10 oz. bottles
    with UPC 0 47785 00507 3, 
m) MacQue's BBQ Barbeque Sauce in 14 oz bottles with UPC 6 72284 43670 9,
CODE
a) All products with best by date before 16-Nov-09;
b) All products with best by date 4-nov-09 and before;
c) All products with best by date on or before 11-oct-09;
d) Lot numbers 248061 and 129071;
e) Lot number 129071;
f) Lot numbers 306061 and 129071;
g) Lot number 121071;
h) Lot codes 016061, 135061, 202061;
i)  Lot code 207061;
j)  Lot codes 305061 and 092071;
k) Lot codes 024061, 348061 and 130071;
l)  Lot codes 150061, 305061, 092071;
m) All products produced before 05/24/2007
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER CMS Enterprises, Inc., Healdsburg, CA
REASON The product contains undeclared wheat (a component of the in soy sauce ingredient) or undeclared anchovies ( a component of the Worchestershire sauce ingredient).
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 15,439 cases (12 bottles each)
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide

PRODUCT Sidral Mundet Apple Soda, packaged in 20 oz. (600mL) plastic bottles; UPC #0 42301 00161 4, 
CODE Lot Code: J27E72
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Tipp Distributors L.P., El Paso, TX, 
Manufacturer: Novamex Mexico, S.A. de C.V., Cd. Juarez, Mexico. 
REASON Complaints received regarding off-color and flavor due to contamination with mold.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 7,074 cases or 169,776 bottles
DISTRIBUTION CO, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MD, NC, NE, NJ, NY, PA, SC, TN, TX and WA

Dairy State Foods Issues Recall on Undeclared Macadamia Nuts in Packages of Minnie’s Bake Shop Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Dairy State Foods is recalling a limited quantity of 7 oz. Minnie's Bake Shop Chocolate Chunk Cookies. These cookies may contain undeclared macadamia nuts. The products in the recall do not declare macadamia nuts in the ingredient statement. Minnie's Bake Shop White Chocolate Chunk Macadamia Cookies were packed in Minnie's Bake Shop Chocolate Chunk packaging with the package code date of Best if used by March 2008.

Minnie's' Bake Shop Chocolate Chunk Cookies 7 oz. (UPC 400136148117) with Minnie's Bake Shop White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies in the package.

Manufacturing Code: Best if used by March 2008

No other Minnie's Bake Shop Products or date codes were involved.

This product was distributed in stores in the state of Florida only from Sept.18-Oct. 2, 2007.

Consumers who have purchased the above Minnie's Bake Shop Chocolate Chunk Cookies should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact L. J. Rabin at 1-800-435-4499.

J & B Meats Corporation Inc., a Coal Valley, Ill., establishment, is recalling approximately 173,554 pounds of frozen ground beef products because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

The products subject to recall include:

• 2-pound boxes of "TOPPS PREMIUM 100% PURE SIRLOIN BEEF SIRLOIN STEAK BURGERS, 6 1/3 LB. HOMESTYLE BURGERS." Each box bears a use by date of "06/22/08."
• 8-pound boxes of "TOPPS 100% PURE GROUND BEEF HAMBURGERS, 32 QUARTER POUNDERS." Each box bears a use by date of "06/12/08," "06/18/08" or "06/22/08."
• 3-pound bags of "SAM'S CHOICE BACKYARD GOURMET BEEF BURGERS, 80/20, 12 QUARTER POUND ROUND PATTIES." Each bag bears a use by date of "03/08/08."
• 3-pound boxes of "TOPPS 100% PURE GROUND BEEF HAMBURGERS, 12 QUARTER POUNDERS." Each box bears a use by date of "06/18/08."

Georgia Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination

Arko Veal Co., a Forest Park, Ga., establishment, is recalling approximately 1,900 pounds of ground beef products because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

The product subject to recall includes:

• 50-pound cases of "BEEF PATTIES MIX," "80/20." Each case bears the establishment number "Est. 20766" inside the USDA mark of inspection and a product code of "502250." Each case bears a production date of "07-Oct-07," "08-Oct-07" or "09-Oct-07."

WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 20

Lochmead Dairy Issues Recall on Undeclared Almonds in Lochmead Farms Country Fresh Chocolate Premium Ice Cream

Lochmead Dairy of Junction City, Oregon is recalling half gallons of Lochmead Farms Country Fresh Chocolate Premium Ice Cream with code date June 22, 2008 because they may contain undeclared almonds. 

The recalled Lochmead Farms Country Fresh Chocolate Premium Ice Cream was distributed by Lochmead Dairy, Inc to Dari Marts and other markets in the Eugene and Corvallis areas.

The product comes in half gallon round containers with "Lochmead Farms Country Fresh Chocolate Premium Ice Cream" on the top label and June 22, 2008 stamped on the bottom.

Consumers who have purchased Lochmead Farms Country Fresh Chocolate Premium Ice Cream with code date June 22, 2008 are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. 

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 541-998-8544.

Shain's of Maine Ice Cream Issues Recall on Undeclared Egg in Kahlua Brownie and Double Fudge Brownie

Shain's of Maine Ice Cream of Sanford, Maine is recalling all quarts of Kahlua Brownie Ice cream, all 3 gallon bulk tubs of Kahlua Brownie Ice cream and all 3 gallon bulk tubs of Double Fudge Brownie Ice cream, because it may contain undeclared egg. 

Kahlua Brownie ice cream and Double Fudge Brownie ice cream was distributed in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. It has reached consumers through retail stores, direct delivery and distributors.

Kahlua Brownie ice cream quarts can be identified by the red, black and white labeled cardboard round quart container. This recall affects all lot codes. Kahlua brownie ice cream and double fudge brownie ice cream 3 gallon tubs can be identified by its 3 gallon round bulk cardboard container with the flavor stamped on the top of the container. This recall affects all lots codes.

Consumers who have purchased Shain's of Maine Kahlua Brownie or Double Fudge Brownie Ice Cream that are concerned of any egg allergens may return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. 

Consumers with any questions may contact Shain's of Maine Ice Cream at 1-800-324-0650.

PRODUCT VEP America's Best Raisins, Net Wt. 7 oz. (200 gms). The raisins are packaged in a flexible, plastic bag, 
CODE Uncoded
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER VEP International Inc., Brooklyn, NY
REASON The product contained undeclared sulfites (496 ppm) based on sampling and analysis by New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE Unknown
DISTRIBUTION Brooklyn, NY

PRODUCT
a) Frango Cheggs brand Mint Chegg. UPC 2179500565, 
b) Frango Cheggs brand Double Chocolate Chegg, UPC 2179500566,
c) Frango Cheggs brand Marshmallow Chegg, UPC 2179500567,
d) Frango Cheggs brand Peanut Butter Chegg, UPC 2179500568,
e) Frango Cheggs brand Caramel Chegg, Recall # F-009-8;
f) Frango Cheggs brand Toffee Crunch Chegg, UPC 2179500570,
CODE All product lots
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Federated Department Stores, Cincinnati, OH, 
Manufacturer: Macy's Candy Kitchen, Minneapolis, MN. 
REASON Candy products contain undeclared icing ingredients including egg whites and colors – FD&C Red #40, Yellow #6 & Blue #2.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 4,683
DISTRIBUTION IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, ND, SD, and WI

PRODUCT
a) NISSIN Cup Noodles with Shrimp, Net Wt. 2.25 oz. The product is shipped
    12 units per case/110 cases per pallet. UPC number 70662-03002-8,

b) Nissin Original Chow Mein Shrimp, Net Wt. 4 oz. The product is shipped
    8 units per case/98 cases per pallet, UPC number 70662- 08722-0,
c) Great Value Instant Shrimp and Vegetables, Net Wt. 2.25 oz. The product is
    shipped 12 units per case/110 cases per pallet, UPC number 78742-14212-8,
d) Thrifty Maid with Shrimp Oriental Noodles with Vegetables, Net Wt. 2.25 oz.
     The product is shipped 12 units per case/110 cases per pallet. UPC number
     21140-21769-1, 
e) Jehling Ramen Noodle Soup Cup with Shrimp and Vegetables, Net Wt. 2.25 oz.
    The product is shipped 12 units per case/110 cases per pallet. UPC number
    41498-12386-4, 
CODE
a) Lot numbers are printed on the packages at the time of production, according to the
    format and code for each product. The recall is underway on all production of the
    shrimp cup of noodle products with production dates after 1/1/06 (production code
    010107WS or 010107CS) through 7/17/07 (production code 071708WS or
    071708CS). The date codes are used to show the product Best By date;
b) Lot numbers are printed on the packages at the time of production, according to the
    format and code for each product. The recall is underway on all production of the
    shrimp chow Mein products with production dates after 1/1/06 (production code
    010107WS or 010107CS) through 7/17/07 (production code 071708WS or
    071708CS). The date codes are used to show the product Best By date;
c) Lot numbers are printed on the packages at the time of production, according
    to the format and code for each product. The recall is underway on all production
    of the shrimp cup of noodle products with production dates after 1/1/06
    (production code 010107WS or 010107CS) through 7/17/07 (production code
    071708WS or 071708CS). The date codes are used to show the product Best
    By date.
d) Lot numbers are printed on the packages at the time of production, according
    to the format and code for each product. The recall is underway on all production
    of the shrimp cup of noodle products with production dates after 1/1/06
    (production code 010107WS or 010107CS) through 7/17/07 (production code
    071708WS or 071708CS). The date codes are used to show the product Best
    By date.
e) Lot numbers are printed on the packages at the time of production, according
    to the format and code for each product. The recall is underway on All production
    of the shrimp cup of noodle products with production dates after 1/1/06
    (production code 010107WS or 010107CS) through 7/17/07 (production code
    071708WS or 071708CS). The date codes are used to show the product Best By
    date.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm:  Nissin Foods Co., Inc., USA, Gardena, CA, 
Manufacturer: Nissin Foods USA, Co., Inc., Lancaster, PA. 
REASON The product contains undeclared cod and lobster.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 16,497,995 cases
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide

PRODUCT Live Pacific Oysters (in the Shell) Sol Azul Brand, in cardboard shipping cases. Each shipping case weighted approx. 10 kilos and held 5 – 10 dozen oysters (based on oyster size), 
CODE Lot: 140807
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Sol Azul USA, Inc., Bonita, CA, 
Manufacturer: Sol Azul Oyster Packaging Plant, San Ignacio, Mexico. 
REASON Product was held at an elevated temperature for an extended period of time.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 119 cases
DISTRIBUTION CA

PRODUCT Golden Boy Frozen Fish, Frozen Silver Barb/Ta-Pian/Ca Me Vinh; Ingredients: Silver Barb; Keep Frozen Store at or below Minus 18 degrees C; Product of Vietnam; Individually wrapped fish, to be sold by weight, in 33 lb. cases, 
CODE Item #FF84062, All product shipped after March 1, 2007.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Lien Hoa Food Corp., Chicago, IL,
REASON The Silver Barb Fish was found to be contaminated with Enrofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that is not approved for aquaculture use.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 12 cases
DISTRIBUTION IN, KY, MI, NC, and WI

PRODUCT Minute Maid® Fruit Punch, 3% Fruit Juice, Product is packed in 20 oz. and 1 liter PET containers,
CODE Best if used by date on and before FEB2508
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: The Coca-Cola Company 
Manufacturer: Coca Cola Bottling Company of North Texas, Abilene, TX. 
REASON Specified preservative levels may fail to prevent against spoilage by mold.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 57,736 cases
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide

WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 27

PRODUCT Denise DYNO MIX, Net Wt. 2 OZ (56g) ---The product is packaged in a sealed, flexible plastic bag. --- Nutrition Facts are listed on the photo of the labeling but this particular product does not have a nutritional panel as reported by NYSDAM. Because the product is not specifically represented on the various Nutrition Facts panels on the product's labeling, it was treated as not having one. NYSDAM used the standard serving size for dried fruits of 40g. UPC barcode 7 60447 00005 5
CODE BEST BEFORE: SEP-15-07
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Denise Distribution Corporation, Glendale, NY
REASON The product contained undeclared sulfites (739 ppm) based on sampling & analysis by New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE Unknown
DISTRIBUTION NY, NJ, MA, CT, VA, DE, NC, PA, TN, and PR

PRODUCT Blue Lake Cut Green Beans in 6 lb. 6 oz. (#10 cans). Ingredients: Green beans, water and salt. Canned under the following labels:
1) Famous Pocahontas Quality, UPC 4156010282;
2) PLEE-ZING, UPC 1218910008:
3) CHEF-PAK, UPC 8036652367;
4) Nifda PRIME-PAK, UPC 8036652325;
5) Code, UPC 1207310073;
6) Code, UPC 1207310009;
7) Same as above except "5 Sieve, UPC 1207310072";
8) Nugget Brand, UPC 4410540023;
9) Reliance SYSCO, UPC 7486512172;
10) Classic SYSCO, UPC 7486510488;
11) LAKESIDE FOODS Brand, UPC 3382801316,
CODE The cans will have a top line code of MBD8196 and the bottom line code is 002018G. The shipping cases will be marked with the lot number, M63185
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Lakeside Foods, Inc., Manitowoc, WI
Manufacturer: Lakeside Foods, Inc., Seymour, WI. 
REASON Green Beans were found in swollen cans due to thermophilic spoilage.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 2,839 cases (6 cans/case)
DISTRIBUTION IA, IL, KY, NE, and OH

Blue Ribbon Meats, a Hialeah, Fla., establishment is recalling approximately 8,200 pounds of frozen ground beef products because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

The products subject to recall include:

• 10-pound boxes of "WESPAK B.R.'S BRAND SEASONED BEEF PATTIES FOR SALISBURY, 80/20."
• 10-pound boxes and 20-pound cases of "JNS FOODS, LLC, B.R.'S BRAND SEASONED BEEF PATTIES FOR SALISBURY, 80/20."
• 10-pound boxes and 20-pound cases of "JNS FOODS, LLC, BEEF PATTIE MIX, 80/20."
• 10-pound boxes and 20-pound cases of "JNS FOODS, LLC, BEEF PATTIES, 80/20."
• 10-pound boxes and 20-pound cases of "JNS FOODS, LLC, MEATLOAF SEASONED BEEF PATTIES, 80/20."

Each case or box bears the establishment number "Est. 451A" inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each case or box bears a date code of "2577," "2647" or "2707." Each case or box bears an "ingredients" statement that includes "textured vegetable protein" or "defatted soy grits."

The frozen beef products were produced between Sept. 14 and Sept. 27, 2007, and were sent to a distributor intended for a correctional institution in Florida and to a distributor intended for a subsequent distributor in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.

Media and consumers with questions about the recall should contact company vice president Ira Bregman at (305) 887-7534.

Bell's Fishery Issues Recall for Undeclared Egg, Soy and Milk products in Bell's Whitefish Pate

Bell's Fishery of Mackinaw City is recalling all of its packages of Bell's Whitefish Pate because they contain undeclared egg, soy, and milk products. 

The recalled Bell's Whitefish Pate was sold in Michigan at Bell's Fishery located at 229 S Huron St. in Mackinac City, and Biindigen Gas Station located at 2169 US 31 North, in Petoskey.

The product comes in an 8 ounce or 16 ounce plastic container marked with lot #100607, expiration date 10-20-07, or lot # 100807, expiration date 10-28-07.

Consumers who have purchased the Pate are encouraged to return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. 

Consumers with questions may contact Bell's Fishery at 1-231-436-7821.

New York Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination

Del-Mar Provision Co., Inc., a Buffalo, N.Y., firm, is recalling approximately 50 pounds of ground beef products because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

• 10-pound poly bags of "GROUND BEEF."

A&M Cookie Company Canada Recalls a Small Number of Presidents Choice Chocolate Chunk Brownie Cookie Packages

A&M Cookie Company Canada is recalling the President's Choice Chocolate Chunk Brownie Cookies, 12 oz, bearing the code date 03 22 08 N, distributed by Sunfresh LLC.  The packages subject to recall contain an undeclared allergen, milk present as a sub ingredient of a natural flavor. 

Product Information
Package: President's Choice Chocolate Chunk Brownie Cookies (UPC 041360008305)
Package Code Date: 03 22 08 N
Shipping Case: Shipped in President's Choice Chocolate Chunk Brownie Cookies (UPC 1 00 41360 00830 2)
Shipping Case Code Date: 03 22 08 N

No other Presidents Choice cookies sold in the USA are affected, and  the Presidents Choice Chocolate Chunk Brownie Cookies  sold in Canada are not affected.

Consumers who have purchased the above President's Choice Chocolate Chunk Brownie Cookies bearing the code date 03 22 08 N should return the product back to the store of purchase for a full refund. 

Media or others with questions about the recall should contact Ray Hehman of Marketing Partners Communications, Inc at mkptnr@aol.com or 415 421-4141.

House of Thaller, Inc. Recalls Smoked Salmon Dip 

House of Thaller, Inc. of Knoxville, TN is recalling 529 pounds of Smoked Salmon Dip because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. 

The product was distributed to AL, AR, GA, IL, KS, KY, MI, MO, MS, NC, NE, OH, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WV.  The product reached consumers packed under the Kroger brand and was sold in the Kroger Seafood Department.

The Smoked Salmon Dip was packed in a clear plastic 7.5 ounce rectangular container and is marked with Use By 04NOV2007A LN3 and 04NOV2007B LN3.  The company has also chosen to include the following products produced prior to and following the Smoked Salmon Dip (also in the clear plastic 7.5 ounce container):

Consumers who have purchased these products with the code dates noted above are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.  

Consumers with questions may contact the House of Thaller, Inc. at 1-800-462-3365.