OCTOBER 2008
WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 4
PRODUCT
a) Golden Girl brand Mut Gung Sweetened Ginger, Net Wt: 7oz (200g), UPC 8
935129760691. Product of Vietnam --- Nutrition Facts: Serving Size 85g (3
oz), Servings
Per Container about 3. The product is packed in a sealed,
rigid plastic package,
b) Ying Feng Foodstuffs brand
Dried Snow Fungus, Champignon Sec DE Neige, Net Wt: 3 oz (85 g), Product of
P. R. C. --- Nutrition Facts: Serving Size 1 bowl (3.5 g),
Servings Per
Container 3 --- UPC bar code 6 911749 680306 --- Storage period: 24 months.
The product is packed in a sealed, flexible plastic package,
c) Ying Feng Foodstuffs brand Dried Bulbus Lily, Net wt: 10 oz (283g +-5g).
Product of P. R. C. --- Nutrition Facts: Serving Size 5.3 oz. (150g)
Servings per Container 1.
The product is packed in a sealed, flexible
plastic package; UPC bar code 6 92364 82056 3,
CODE UPC Code only
RECALLING
FIRM/MANUFACTURER Fine Land Corp, Brooklyn, NY,
REASON
The products
contained undeclared sulfites based on samplings and analyses by New York State
Dept. of Agriculture & Markets.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN
COMMERCE a) 23 cases; b) 46 cases; c) 1
case
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide
PRODUCT Fresh Basil in 3/4 oz. clamshell containers, 6 or 12 per case; 4-oz..
clamshell containers, 12 per case; 1-lb. bunches; 1-lb. plastic bags,
CODE
All products with dates of manufacture
7-31-08 through 8-4-08, batch codes 05213 and 05214
RECALLING
FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Jacobs Farm / Del Cabo,
Pescadero, CA, Manufacturer:
Empacadora San Jose Viejo, San Jose del Cabo, Mexico.
REASON
Product may be contaminated with
Salmonella.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE Approximately
8,266 lbs.
DISTRIBUTION CA
PRODUCT Sandwich Juice
sngne brand Sugar Fruit Flavor Chews, Net Wt. 17.6 oz (500g), Product of P.R.C.
UPC 6 920546 122209. The product is packaged in a sealed, flexible plastic bag.
CODE
Pro: 24/05/2007, Exp:
24/05/2009
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm:
Fine Land Corp, Brooklyn, NY,
Manufacturer: Ying Feng Foodstuffs Co., Ltd, Jiangmen, China. .
REASON
The product contains
undeclared milk, a known allergen, plus undeclared colors including FD&C
Yellow #5 and #6 based on inspectional findings, sampling, and analysis by New
York State Department of Agriculture & Markets. There is no ingredient
statement on the label.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 17
cases
DISTRIBUTION NY
PRODUCT Red Lobster Frozen Coconut Breaded Popcorn Shrimp 120/4 oz., The product is
packed in bulk 30 lb cases. Item number 075001,
CODE Production code: 8183K and
8171K
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER King & Prince
Seafood, Brunswick, GA,
REASON Nitrofurans, a
prohibited antibiotic, was detected in the product.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT
IN COMMERCE 725 cases (21,750
lbs)
DISTRIBUTION FL
PRODUCT
a) Ginger packaged in the following sizes and forms:
(1) Frontier Natural
Products Co-Op Cut & Sifted Ginger Root Certified Organic, packaged in
16-oz. foil bags, Item #621; (2) Frontier Natural Products Co-Op Ground
Ginger Root Certified Organic, packaged in 16-oz. foil bags, Item #2610; (3)
Organic Frontier Natural Products Co-Op Ginger Root Ground, packaged in
1.50-oz. glass bottles, Item #18464; (4) Simply Organic ginger, packaged in
1.64-oz. glass bottles, Item #18518;
(5) Simply Organic ginger, packaged in
1.64-oz. glass bottles, Item #18554,
(6) Frontier Natural Products Co-Op
Certified Organic Ginger Root Powder, packaged in 0.93-oz. plastic pouches,
Item #22036;
(7) Simply Organic ginger,
packaged in 0.42-oz. plastic
bottles, Item #50132;
(8) Simply Organic ginger, packaged in 0.42-oz. plastic bottles, Item #50032;
(9) Frontier Natural Products
Co-Op Cut &
Sifted Ginger Root Certified Organic, packaged in 400-oz. foil bags,
Item
#B600621;
(10) Frontier Natural Products Co-Op Ground Ginger Root Certified Organic, packaged in 400-oz. foil bags, Item #B602610;
(11) Bristol Farms Organic Ginger, packaged in 1.50-oz. glass bottles, Item #BF00217;
(12)
Earth Fare Organic
Ground Ginger, packaged in 1.50-oz. glass bottles, Item
#EF00305;
(13) Whole
Foods Market 365 Organic brand Organic Ginger, packaged
in 1.50-oz. glass bottles, Item #W041919;
(14) F/E (French/English) Simply Organic Mini Spice Shipper (display), Item #18685, containing 12/0.42-oz. plastic bottles Simply Organic ginger, Item #50132, from recalled lots;
(15)
Simply Organic Mini Spice Shipper (display),
Item #18650, containing
12/0.42-oz. plastic bottles of Simply Organic ginger, Item #50032, from
recalled lots;
(16) Packaged Bulk Easter Shipper Custom (display),
Item
#22094, containing 12/0.93-oz. plastic pouches of Frontier Natural Products Co-Op Certified Organic Ginger Root Powder, Item #22036, from recalled lots;
(17) Frontier Organic Holiday Baking Shipper, Item #18255, containing
12/1.50-oz. glass bottles of Organic Frontier Natural Products Co-Op Ginger
Root Ground, Item
#18464, from recalled lots. *Number of bottles in the
shippers are included in the single bottle amounts,
b)
Jamaican Jerk Blend packaged as follows: Frontier Natural Products Co-OpJamaican Jerk Blend Certified Organic, packaged in 16-oz. foil bags, item
#2738;
Organic Frontier Natural Products Co-Op Jamaican Jerk, Salt-Free
Blend, packaged in 2.50-oz. glass bottles, Item #18925,
c) Frontier Natural Products Co-Op Pumpkin Pie Spice Certified
Organic, packaged in 16-oz. foil bags, Item #2739, d)
Frontier Natural Products Co-Op Seasoning Salt Blend Certified Organic,
packaged in 16-oz. foil bags, Item #2783, e) Frontier
Natural Products Co-Op Simply Soy Burger Mix Certified Organic, packaged in
16-oz. foil bags, item #2792, and 25-lb. boxes, Item #B602792,
f) Frontier Natural Products Pickling Spice Certified Organic,
packaged in 16-oz. foil bags, Item #2901,
g) Simply
Organic Orange Ginger Vinaigrette Salad Dressing Mix, packaged in 0.71-oz.
foil pouches, Item #18963. The salad dressing mix is also contained in the
Simply Organic Picnic Shipper display, Item #18849, containing 12 pouches per
display,
h) Simply Organic Grilling Seasons Seafood
Seasoning, packaged in 2.93-oz. glass bottles, Item #18965,
i) Organic Frontier Natural Products Co-Op Apple Pie Spice,
Salt-Free Blend, packaged in 1.69-oz. glass bottles, Item #18987,
j) Organic Frontier Natural Products Co-Op Seafood Seasoning,
packaged in 1.98-oz. glass bottles, Item #18990, k)
Frontier Natural Products Co-Op Davy Jones' Seafood Seasoning, packaged in
2.36-oz. glass bottles, Item #18996, CODE
a) 1) Lot #8149;
2) Lot #7348, 8007, 8022,
8053, 8057, 8071, 8077, 8114, and 8120;
3) Lot #7341, 8021, 8032, and 8085;
4) Lot #8042, 8059, 8085, 8114, and 8126;
5) Lot #7340, 8018, 8042, 8084,
8085, and 8101;
6) Lot #8059 and 8134;
7) Lot #8022, 8079, 8109, and 8144;
8) Lot #8030, 8072, and 8081;
9) Lot #8135;
10) Lot #8057 and 8091;
11) Lot #8039;
12) Lot #8008 and 8014;
13) Lot #7339,8024, 8032, 8063, 8080, 8109,
and 8150; 14) Lot #8205, 8191, 8121, 8094, 8077,
and 7338;
15) Lot #8203, 8130, and 8022;
16) Lot #8072;
17) Lot #8095
b) Lot #8094 and 8155; Lot #8086
and 8154;
c) Lot #8120;
d) Lot #8119;
e) Lot #8100, 8127; Lot #8100 and
8128;
f) Lot #8193;
g) Lot #8136 and 8163; Shipper displays - Lot #8161,
8150, 8140, 8114, and 8093;
h) Lot #8122 and 8142;
i) Lot #8119 and
8137;
j) Lot #8121 and 8141;
k) Lot #8121 and 8129
RECALLING
FIRM/MANUFACTURER Frontier Natural Products Co-op, Norway, IA
REASON
The ginger was found
to contain aldicarb, for which there is no tolerance.
VOLUME OF
PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 24,234
lbs
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide, Canada, Mexico, and the
Cayman Islands
Mr. Brown 3-In-1 & and 2-In-1 Powdered Packets in Bag Coffee Mixes
Sunny Maid Corp. of Monterey Park, California is recalling Mr. Brown 3-in-1 and 2-in-1 POWDERED PACKETS IN BAG COFFEE MIXES, because they are potentially contaminated with melamine.
The Mr. Brown 3-in-1 and 2-in-1 POWDERED PACKETS IN BAG COFFEE MIXES are sold in PLASTIC BAGS, each containing 30 individual packets. Although seven flavors are available in Asia, ONLY THREE FLAVORS ARE IMPORTED INTO THE U.S. The three flavors being recalled are:
** CANNED MR. BROWN COFFEE PRODUCTS ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THE RECALL. **
Product was distributed to the states of CA, FL, GA, IA, IN, KS, KY, MA, MI, MN, NC, NM, NV, OH, PA, RI, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WI to wholesale distributors and retail stores.
Consumers who purchased the product are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Consumers with questions may email the company at smc88@att.net.
Tristar Food Wholesale Co Inc. Recalls Blue Cat Flavor Drink Because of Possible Health Risk
Tristar Food, Jersey City, NJ is recalling of all of their 100 ml plastic bottle packages of Blue Cat Flavor Drink (Lanmao) because it may be contaminated with Melamine.
Consumers who have the product which is being recalled should stop using it immediately.
Product was distributed nationwide in Asian grocery stores.
The product comes in 100 ml plastic bottles package with a BESTBEFORE date. There are four (4) flavors (see below) printed in Chinese. All packaging has a logo of blue cat on the back of the bottle and the word “blue cat” (in Chinese) on the front.
Consumers who have purchased Blue Cat Flavor Drink (Lanmao) are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact the company at 201-938-2590, Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 5:00, Eastern Standard Time.
McCormick & Company Has Recalled McCormick Enchilada Sauce Mix
McCormick & Company, Incorporated has announced a recall of McCormick Enchilada Sauce Mix with UPC Code 52100091600 sold under the McCormick brand. The McCormick Enchilada Sauce Mix contains undeclared milk ingredients.
The McCormick Enchilada Sauce Mix was distributed to grocery stores nationally beginning on September 17, 2008. The product comes in 1.5 oz. pouches with an expiration date of "best by" AUG2910CH. The date is found printed in black on the back, bottom left of the pouch.
All grocery outlets that sell McCormick Enchilada Sauce Mix (UPC Code 52100091600 with expiration date "best by" AUG2910CH) have been notified to remove the product from their shelves immediately, and consumers who have purchased this product should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact McCormick at 1-800-632-5847.
WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 11
Undeclared Sulfites in "Shad Raisins"
Fatima Brothers Inc. of 54-08 43rd St Maspeth, New York 11378 is recalling "Shad Raisins" due to the presence of undeclared sulfites.
The recalled "Shad Raisins" were packaged in uncoded, 7-ounce plastic bags. "Shad Raisins" were distributed in New York City.
Consumers who have purchased "Shad Raisins" should return them to the place of purchase.
MELAMINE CONTAMINATION
King Car Food Industrial Co. Ltd., is recalling the following products due to possible contamination with melamine.
Sunny Maid Corp. Monterey Park, Calif., who is an importer and distributor of Mr. Brown Instant Coffee products, is recalling the products in the United States.
Individuals who have experienced any health problems after consuming Blue Cat Flavor Drinks, White Rabbit Creamy Candy, or any of the identified Mr. Brown coffee and tea products are advised to contact their health care professional.
Possible Botulism Contamination in "Frozen Salted Croaker"
Frozen Salted Croaker” distributed by YS Trading Corp of 38-21 23rd Street, Long Island City, New York 11101 may be contaminated with botulism.
The "Frozen Salted Croaker" was sold in Hicksville, New York, Flushing, New York, and New Jersey in un-coded, unlabeled plastic bags.
Consumers who have this product are advised not to eat it.
Arnold Foods Company, Inc. Recalls Brownberry Whole Grains Bread 100% Whole Wheat
Arnold Foods Company, Inc. is recalling BROWNBERRY brand Whole Grains BREAD 100% WHOLE WHEAT (1 LB 8 OZ) because it may contain undeclared almonds, walnuts and hazelnuts.
The BROWNBERRY brand Whole Grains BREAD 100% WHOLE WHEAT was sold in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin. This product was sold through retail stores and bakery thrift outlets.
The product being recalled has a green twist tie with a code date of "Oct 11" printed on the bread bag. No other Arnold brand or Brownberry brand products are affected.
All packages with the above code date have been removed from store shelves.
Consumers with allergies to nuts who have purchased the product can return the product to its place of purchase for a full refund or call the company at 1-800-984-0989.
Colorado
Foods Products, a Greenwood Village, Co., establishment, is recalling
approximately 2,340 pounds of frozen beef trim that may be contaminated with E.
coli O157:H7.
The
following product is subject to recall:
60-pound bulk boxes of “BM-95 BONELESS BEEF.” Each shipping container bears the establishment number “Nicaragua 4” inside the Nicaraguan mark of inspection. The shipping label bears the item number “00003,” and pack date of “8-19-08.”
The
frozen beef trim products were produced on Aug. 19, 2008, and were exported to
the United States and then sent to distributors and establishments in
California. These products were sent to establishments for further processing
and will likely not bear the establishment number “Nicaragua 4” on products
available for direct consumer purchase.
Consumers and media with questions about the recall should contact company
representative Pamela Breese at (303) 409-8400.
Florida Firm Recalls Frozen Beef Products Due To Possible E.
Coli
O157:H7 Contamination
WASHINGTON,
Oct. 8, 2008 - Astro Meats & Seafood, Inc., a Miami, Fl., establishment, is
recalling approximately 4,200 pounds of frozen beef trim that may be
contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.
The
following product is subject to recall:
The
frozen beef trim products were produced on Aug. 19, 2008, and were exported to
the United States and then sent to distributors and establishments in Indiana
and Wisconsin. These products were sent to establishments for further processing
and will likely not bear the establishment number “Nicaragua 4” on products
available for direct consumer purchase.
Consumers and media with questions about the recall should contact company
General Manager Tom Martin at (305) 754-5995.
Florida Firm Recalls Frozen Beef Products Due To Possible E.
Coli
O157:H7 Contamination
A.C.S.
Meyners Ltda., a Ponte Verde, Fl., establishment, is recalling approximately
20,460 pounds of frozen beef trim that may be contaminated with E. coli
O157:H7.
The
following product is subject to recall:
The
frozen beef trim products were produced on Aug. 19, 2008, and were exported to
the United States and then sent to distributors and establishments in New York
and Pennsylvania. These products were sent to establishments for further
processing and will likely not bear the establishment number “Nicaragua 4”
on products available for direct consumer purchase.
Consumers and media with questions about the recall should contact company
Vice President Bill Powell at (904) 285-2700, ext. 103.
Russell Stover Candies, Inc. Recalls 2 7/8 Oz Size Of Private Reserve Assorted Chocolates
Russell Stover Candies, Inc., is recalling one lot code of its 2 7/8 oz size of Private Reserve Assorted Chocolates because one piece of candy in the assortment may contain undeclared hazelnuts due to a labeling error.
The recalled product was distributed in the following states and cities: Texas, California, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee; Southaven, Mississippi; Billings, Montana; Sparks, Nevada; and Madison Heights, Michigan.
The candy containing the hazelnuts comes in a box with a red lid and gold border. The box is held closed by a gold cord tied in a bow. A label on the bottom right corner of the box identifies it as "Assorted Chocolates, Net Weight 2 7/8 oz." The side of the box is marked "01JUL09 N0349." Only product with the "N0349" lot code is affected.
Consumers who have purchased 2 7/8 oz packages of Russell Stover Private Reserve Assorted Chocolates, with the lot code ending in "N0349" are urged not to consume the white chocolate piece if they are allergic to hazelnuts.
Consumers with questions may contact Russell Stover Candies at 866-410-9490.
PRODUCT Fresh From the Deli
American Sub Ham, Salami, Bologna, Swiss and American Cheese on a 8" Seeded
Hoagie Bun Sandwich, Half Pounder Plus, Net Wt. 9.75 Oz. (276 g); a refrigerated
prepackaged sandwich, individually wrapped in clear plastic with a black tray
inside of the package, 8 sandwiches per case; UPC 0 97488 00540 5,
CODE
Lot “2188 2”, “Best if used by” 9/5/08 (or earlier) on
label
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Landshire, Inc., Belleville, IL,
REASON
The sandwiches were found to be contaminated with Listeria
monocytogenes bacteria based on the Ohio Department of Agriculture’s
analysis.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 780
sandwiches
DISTRIBUTION IN, KY, OH and
PA
PRODUCT DRIED ROACH ---
Ingredients: Fish, Salt. The product comes in clear, vacuum packed, plastic
pouches of various weights. According to the lab report, the vacuum packed
package contained 3 whole fish measuring 8 1/8 inches, 10 3/8 inches, and 10 3/4
inches,
CODE Product code 20.03.08
RECALLING
FIRM/MANUFACTURER Royal Seafood, Far Rockaway, NY,
REASON The processed
fish was uneviscerated based on sampling and analysis by New York State
Department of Agriculture & Markets.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 98
packages
DISTRIBUTION NY
PRODUCT
a) Alfalfa sprouts in 4 oz. plastic clamshells, UPC 815098001088, sold
6/case; 5 oz. plastic cups, UPC 033383701417, sold 12/case; 1 lb. plastic
bag (UPC
079566123508); and 2 lb. tray (UPC079566123492). Alfalfa sprouts
contain up to 10% clover sprouts,
b) Salad sprouts in 4
oz. plastic clamshells (UPC 815098002061), sold 6/case; and 5 oz. plastic
cups (UPC 03338370674), sold 12/case. Ingredients: Alfalfa, clover, fenugreek, lentils and radish,
c) Onion Sprouts a blend of alfalfa
and onion sprouts in 4 oz. clamshell, UPC 815098002054, sold 6/case; and
Alfalfa Onion Sprouts in 5 oz. cup, UPC 033383701905, sold 6/case.
Ingredients: alfalfa and onion sprouts. Alfalfa and onion sprouts also
contain up to 10% clover sprouts,
CODE Best by dates
9/17/08 and earlier
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Sprouters Northwest, Inc.,
Kent, WA
REASON Products are
implicated in an outbreak of Salmonella typhimurium illness.
VOLUME OF
PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 35587 alfalfa containers; 4944 salad sprout containers;
4056 alfalfa/onion containers
DISTRIBUTION WA, OR and
AK
PRODUCT Smoked salmon in clear
vacuum sealed bags labeled Santa’s Smokehouse KETA Gourmet Smoked Salmon,
CODE
Batch 637
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Interior Alaska
Fish Processor, Fairbanks, AL,
REASON Product contaminated with Listeria
monocytogenes.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 150
lbs.
DISTRIBUTION AK
PRODUCT Kroger brand Hulless Corn Puff Poppers - Extreme Butter (Artificially
Flavored) in 8 oz metalized bags. UPC 0 11110 09184 0,
CODE Sell By: NOV 08 08 244A or NOV 08 08 244B
RECALLING
FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Kroger, Co., Cincinnati, OH,
Manufacturer: Columbus
Bakery Division of Kroger Co., Columbus, OH.
REASON Product may contain milk, which is not listed in the ingredient
statement.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 1,947 cases/9/8 oz.
packages
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide
PRODUCT Patak’s Original Rich Tomato and Onion Cooking Sauce Dopiaza Mild, Net wt
14.5 oz. (411g); also packaged as Patak’s Original Dopiaza Curry Cooking Sauce,
Mild, Net wt 15 oz. (425g). Unit UPC 0-69276-07005-6 case UPC 050-11308-14001-0,
CODE
Best By date of February 2010 or before
RECALLING
FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: ACH Food Companies, Inc., Ankeny, IA,
Manufacturer:
Patak’s Foods, Ltd., Haydock Lancs, UK. REASON Product contains an undeclared milk ingredient,
butter.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 7,019 cases of 6
units
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide and
Canada
PRODUCT Hershey’s Chocolate
Shell Topping in 7.25 oz. plastic bottles; UPC 0346007. The product is shipped
in cases containing 12 bottles. The mislabeled bottles were shipped in cases
labeled as Heath Shell Topping,
CODE Lot number:
69N
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: The Hershey Company,
Hershey, PA,
Manufacturer:
Southern Classic Food Group LLC, Brundidge, AL.
REASON Product contains undeclared almonds.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT
IN COMMERCE 1,700
bottles
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide
PRODUCT Girard’s Honey Dijon Peppercorn Dressing, 12 fl. Oz. glass jar; UPC 0 70200
58105 0,
CODE Best By 06-11-09M
RECALLING
FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: T Marzetti, Co., Columbus, OH,
Manufacturer:
T Marzetti
Company-West, Milpitas, CA. REASON Product contains undeclared egg.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN
COMMERCE 285 cases/6/12 oz. glass jars
DISTRIBUTION CA, OR and
WA
PRODUCT Fresh To You” Albacore
Tuna Salad Hoagies, 7 oz. size packaged in three compartment black plastic
trays, heat-sealed with clear plastic film and branded with a stick-on label.
The sandwiches are distributed under refrigeration in delivery truck coolers,
CODE
Expiration Date: 9-17-08
RECALLING
FIRM/MANUFACTURER Derringer Food Service, Cincinnati, OH,
REASON Product contains undeclared egg.
VOLUME OF
PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 562 trays
DISTRIBUTION OH,
KY
PRODUCT
a) Sindoor powder; the
product is distributed in a 3.5 oz. (100 Gms) plastic bag, 20 bags per case;
The bags are labeled with a front label stating "Swad Best Taste in Town
Sindoor", and "PRODUCT OF INDIA" with a UPC of 0 51179 42236 0 and may have a sticker stating
"NONEDIBLE",
b) Lagan Samagri is
a 1.3 Kg. (45.61 oz.) kit which includes bags of Sindoor, Gulal and Abil
powders; The kits are labeled with a front label stating "SWAD Best Taste in
Town Lagan Samagri", "Product of India", UPC of 0 51179 42080 9 and may have
a sticker stating "Non-Edible Product",
CODE All
packages
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Raja Foods,
L.L.C.
Skokie, IL
Manufacturer: Kitchen Xpress Overseas, LTD, Tal Sanei Kalol 382 721,
Gandhinagar, India.
REASON Products
contained excessive levels of lead in the Sindor powder based on the Illinois
Department of Public Health's analysis.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 959
cases and 317 kits
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide, Panama, Jamaica and St.
Maarten
PRODUCT
a) All varieties of
Wegmans in-store made bagels sold individually in the bakery section of
Wegmans stores, and purchased between June 19 and September 11, 2008. The
bulk, raw, unbaked, formed bagels were shipped frozen from Wegmans' Central Bakeshop to Wegmans stores. The stores will top them, bake them, and display
them for sale to the general public as several different varieties. The bulk
bagels were shipped frozen to Wegmans stores in bulk cases labeled in part,
"*** Plain Bagels 57221 PK105 *** date (xx/xx/xx) *** #20 ***". Commodity
Code 57221 for
shipping/tracking use only,
b) All
varieties of Wegmans in-store made bialys (flattened bagels with
various toppings, i.e. pizza) sold individually in the bakery section of
Wegmans stores, and purchased between June 19 and September 11, 2008. The
bulk, raw, unbaked, formed bagels were shipped frozen from Wegmans' Central
Bakeshop to Wegmans stores.
The stores will top them, bake them, and display
them for sale to the general public as several different varieties,
including bialy_s (flattened bagels with various
toppings),
c) Wegmans Bakery Food You Feel Good About brand Bagels Assorted,
Net Wt 21 oz. (1 lb. 5 oz.), 595g, UPC 77890 62807. The bagels are shipped
frozen from Wegmans' Central Bakeshop to Wegmans stores where they are baked
in-store and packaged. The labels are provided by Wegmans Corp. The bagels
were sold pre-packaged, 6 bagels per package,
d)
Wegmans Bakery Food You Feel Good About brand Bagels Cinnamon Raisin, Net Wt. 21 oz. (1 lb. 5 oz.), 595 g, UPC 77890 62804. The bagels are shipped
frozen
from Wegmans' Central Bakeshop to Wegmans stores where they are baked
in-store and packaged. The labels are provided by Wegmans Corp. The bagels
were sold pre-
packaged, 6 bagels per package,
e)
Wegmans Bakery Food You Feel Good About brand Bagels Honey Wheat, Net Wt 21oz. (1 lb. 5 oz), 595g, UPC 77890 62816. The bagels are shipped frozen
from
Wegmans' Central Bakeshop to Wegmans stores where they are baked
in-store and packaged. The labels are provided by Wegmans Corp. The bagels
were sold pre-
packaged, 6 bagels per package,
f)
Wegmans Bakery Food You Feel Good About brand Bagels Plain, Net Wt 21 oz. (1
lb 5 oz), 595g, UPC 77890 62786. The bagels are shipped frozen from Wegmans'
Central Bakeshop to Wegmans stores where they are baked in-store and
packaged. The labels are provided by Wegmans Corp. The bagels were sold
pre-packaged, 6
bagels per package,
g) Wegmans Bakery
Food You Feel Good About brand Bagels Sesame, Net Wt 21 oz (1 lb 5 oz), 595g,
UPC 77890 62795. The bagels are shipped frozen from Wegmans' Central
Bakeshop to Wegmans stores where they are baked in-store and packaged.
The
labels are provided by Wegmans Corp. The bagels were sold pre-packaged, 6 bagels per package,
h) Wegmans Bakery Food You Feel
Good About brand Challah Rolls, Net Wt 12 oz. 340g, UPC 77890 85195. The
rolls are received frozen from Wegmans' Central
Bakeshop and baked in the
store. The rolls are packaged at the store after they are baked. The labels
are provided by Wegmans Corp. The rolls were sold pre-packaged,
6 rolls per
package,
i) Wegmans Bakery brand Dinner Rolls, Net Wt. 16
oz. (1 lb.), 454g, UPC 77890 75813. The rolls are received frozen from Wegmans' Central Bakeshop and baked in the
store. The rolls are packaged at
the store after they are baked. The labels are provided by Wegmans Corp. The
rolls were sold pre-packaged, 12 rolls per package,
j)
Wegmans Bakery Food You Feel Good About brand Golden Sub Rolls, Net Wt. 12
oz. 340g, UPC 77890 58953. The rolls are received frozen from Wegmans'
Central Bakeshop and baked in the store. The rolls are packaged at the store
after they are baked. The labels are provided by Wegmans Corp. The rolls
were sold pre-packaged, 6 rolls per package,
k)
Wegmans Bakery brand Kaiser Rolls, Net Wt. 14 oz., 397g, UPC 77890 28697, and Mini Kaiser Rolls sold individually only. The rolls are received frozen from
Wegmans' Central Bakeshop and baked in the store. Except for the mini kaiser
rolls, the kaiser rolls are packaged at the store after they are baked. The
labels are provided by
Wegmans Corp. The kaiser rolls were sold individually
or pre-packaged, 6 rolls per package,
l) Wegmans Bakery
Food You Feel Good About brand Onion Rolls, Net Wt. 9 oz, 255g, UPC 77890
75720. The rolls are received frozen from Wegmans' Central Bakeshop
and
baked in the store. The rolls are packaged at the store after they are baked.
The labels are provided by Wegmans Corp. The rolls were sold pre-packaged, 6
rolls per
package,
m) Wegmans Bakery brand Submarine
Rolls, Net Wt. 12 oz. 340 g, UPC 77890 28715. The rolls are received frozen
from Wegmans' Central Bakeshop and baked in the
store. The rolls are
packaged at the store after they are baked. The labels are provided by
Wegmans Corp. The rolls were sold pre-packaged, 6 rolls per package,
n) Wegmans Bakery brand Super Soft Vienna Rolls, Net Wt. 18 oz.
(1 lb. 2 oz), 510g, UPC 77890 12391. The rolls are received frozen from Wegmans' Central Bakeshop
and baked in the store. The rolls are packaged at
the store after they are baked. The labels are provided by Wegmans Corp. The
rolls were sold pre-packaged, 6 rolls per
package,
o)
Wegmans Bakery, Food You Feel Good About brand Wheat Rolls, Net Wt 12 oz, 340g, UPC 77890 82778. The rolls are received frozen from
Wegmans' Central
Bakeshop and baked in the store. The rolls are packaged at the store after
they are baked. The labels are provided by Wegmans Corp. The rolls were sold
pre-packaged,
6 rolls per package,
CODE Uncoded; sold
between June 19 and September 11, 2008
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Wegmans
Food Markets, Rochester, NY,
REASON Products may contain metal fragments.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT
IN COMMERCE Approximately 105,309 cases
DISTRIBUTION NY, NJ, PA, VA and
MD
PRODUCT Just 4 Girls Cosmetic
Set, body glitter, 2.75 oz (76g), SKU 2041799, UPC 026041318218,
CODE
Not coded
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm:
Family Dollar Services, Inc., Charlotte, NC,
Manufacturer: China, New York, NY.
REASON The product was found to be contaminated with
mold.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 18,824
units
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide
PRODUCT "Frozen Chilli piment
Congele" that was vacuum packed in a plastic bag with
a multicolored label that reads, "***New Town Frozen Chilli piment Congele***ING
: Chilli***Net Wt : 6 oz / POIDS Net : 170gr PRODUCT OF VIETNAM.”*** The retail
unit is stored inside master cartons which are brown colored cardboard boxes
that have labeling which reads, "FROZEN CHILLI Net Wt: 100 x 6 oz
(170g)***PRODUCT OF VIETNAM***",
CODE All production and
lot codes sold between November 2007 and the end of March 2008
RECALLING
FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: H & T Seafood, Inc., Bell, CA,
Manufacturer: MY THANH CO., Ltd., Ho Chih Minh
City, Vietnam.
REASON Product contains
pesticide residues - propiconazole, profenofos, and difenoconazole - based on
FDA's analysis.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 190 cartons x 100pk x 6
oz
DISTRIBUTION CA, IL, KS, NV &
UT
PRODUCT VOLT”, Guarana +Taurine, Energizing Citrus Shock, 20 fl. oz. (591
mL), UPC 0 47097 00005 6,
CODE 7092, Exp. date: July 2, 2007; 7144, Exp. date:
August 12, 2007; and 7148, Exp. Date: August 14, 2007.
RECALLING
FIRM/MANUFACTURER Pauls Beverages, New Castle, PA,
REASON Product has an off-taste and off-odor.
VOLUME OF
PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 2,268 cases (24 units per case)
DISTRIBUTION NC,
OH, VA
PRODUCT
a) Gulal powder;
the product is distributed in a 3.5 oz. (100 Gms) plastic bag, 20 bags per
case; The bags are labeled with a front label stating "Swad Best Taste In Town
Gulal", and "Product of India", with a UPC of 0 51179 42222 3 and may have a
sticker stating "NON EDIBLE",
b) Abil powder; the
product is distributed in a 3.5 oz. (100 Gms) plastic bag, 20 bags per case;
The bags are labeled with a front label stating " Swad Best Taste In Town Abil",
and "Product of India", with a UPC of 0 51179 42214 8 and may have a sticker
stating "NON EDIBLE",
c) Kanku powder also known as Red
Kum Kum; the product is distributed in a 3.5 oz. (100 Gms) plastic bag, 20
bags per case; The bags are labeled with a front label
stating "Swad Best
Taste in Town Red Kum Kum", and "Product of India", with a UPC of 0 51179
42202 5 and may have a sticker stating "NON EDIBLE".
CODE All packages
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling
Firm: Raja Foods, L.L.C. Skokie, IL,
Manufacturer: Kitchen Xpress Overseas, LTD, Tal Sanei
Kalol 382 721, Gandhinagar, India.
REASON Products contained low levels of lead based on the Illinois
Department of Public Health's analysis.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 959
cases and 317 kits
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide, Panama, Jamaica and St.
Maarten
Puerto Rico Firm Recalls Frozen Beef Products Due To
Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination
Packers Provision, a
Puerto Nuevo, Puerto Rico, establishment, is recalling approximately 420 pounds
of frozen beef trim that may be contaminated with E.
coli O157:H7.
The following
product is subject to recall:
60-pound bulk boxes of “BM-95 BONELESS BEEF.” Each shipping container bears the establishment number “Nicaragua 4” inside the Nicaraguan mark of inspection. The shipping label bears the item number “00003,” and pack date of “8-19-08.”
The frozen beef trim products were produced on Aug. 19, 2008, and were exported to the United States and then sent to distributors and establishments in Puerto Rico. These products were sent to establishments for further processing and will likely not bear the establishment number “Nicaragua 4” on products available for direct consumer purchase.
Consumers and
media with questions about the recall should contact company Logistics Manager
Francisco Abreu or Vice President of Sales Jose Adorno at (787) 783-0011.
JFC International, Inc. Issues a Recall for "Kyosai Sengiri Daikon" Dried Radish
JFC International, Inc. of 7101 E. Slauson Ave. Los Angeles, California 90040 is recalling all products of Kyosai Sengiri Daikon (40/3.50z) due to the present of undeclared sulfite.
Kyosai Sengiri Daikon is sold in 3.5oz, clear plastic package with following UPC Code 0 11152 42327 2 and was distributed nationwide. It is a product of China.
Consumers who have purchased Kyosai Sengiri Daikon are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact the company at 323-887-5232.
WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 18
Barry Callebaut USA LLC Recalls Kroger Value Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
Barry Callebaut USA LLC is conducting a recall on its product sold by Kroger Stores under the brand "Kroger Value Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips", 12 oz., UPC Code is 11110–86603 and "sell by" date May 30, 2010, as the product may contain undeclared milk protein. The "sell by" date is found printed in black on the end of the bag.
The Kroger Value Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips subject to this recall were sold in Kroger stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.
Chips may also contain chocolate chips with undeclared milk protein. The package ingredient label does not identify that the product may contain milk protein.
Consumers who have purchased Kroger Value Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips with the above indicated code date may return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with any questions may contact Barry Callebaut at 1-866-678-5221.
HUA XIA Food Trade USA, Inc. Recalls YILI Brand Sour Milk Drink and YILI Brand Pure Milk Drink
HUA XIA Food Trade USA, Inc. of Flushing, NY, is recalling YILI Brand Sour Milk Drink packaged in 250ml flexible paperboard boxes (all codes and all lots are affected) and YILI Brand Pure Milk Drink packaged in 250ml flexible paperboard boxes (all codes and all lots are affected) because it may be contaminated with melamine.
Consumers who have the product which is being recalled should stop using it immediately. If consumers have questions about possible health risks, they should contact their doctor.
YILI Brand Sour Milk Drink and YILI Brand Pure Milk Drink were distributed to New York City through Asian retail grocery stores.
PRODUCTS:
Consumers who have purchased YILI Brand Sour Milk or YILI Brand Pure Milk Drink are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact the company at (917) 216-0575, Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 5:00, Eastern Standard Time.
PRODUCT Publix Vanilla Wafers in 12oz. paperboard box; UPC 4415-00609,
CODE
030409A
RECALLING
FIRM/MANUFACTURER Toufayan Bakery of Plant City, Plant City, FL,
REASON
Vanilla wafers
contain undeclared soy lecithin.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN
COMMERCE 309 cases/12 packages per case
DISTRIBUTION FL, GA, SC, AL, and TN
Vermont
Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products Due To Possible E.
Coli
O157:H7 Contamination
Vermont
Livestock, Slaughter and Processing Co., LLC, a Ferrisburg, Vt., firm, is
recalling approximately 2,758 pounds of ground beef products because they may be
contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.
The
following product is subject to recall:
These packages of ground beef products bear the establishment
number "EST. 9558" inside the USDA mark of inspection as well as a lot
code of "090508A," "090808A," "091208A,"
"091908A" or "092208A." This product was shipped two
packages per box, intended for restaurants, food service and institutional use
and not available for direct retail purchase.
These ground beef products were produced on Sept. 5, 8, 12, 19 and 22 and
delivered to distribution centers intended for restaurants and institutions in
Vermont and Plattsburgh, N.Y.
Consumers and media with questions about the recall should contact company
Manager Carl Cushing at (802) 793-4742.
Lotte USA, Inc. Initiates Recall of Koala's March Crème filled Cookies
Lotte USA, Inc., Battle Creek, MI initiated a recall of all Koalas' March Cookies because they were produced in China and they may be contaminated with melamine. The products are packaged in a plastic overwrap and the recall includes the following products:
Koala March King Size Chocolate 1.8 oz 50 grams
UPC 0 81900 00001
7
Koala March King Size Strawberry 1.8 oz/50 grams
UPC 0 81900
00007 9
Koala March King Size White Chocolate 1.8 oz/50 grams
UPC 0 81900 00011
6
Koala March Family Pack Chocolate 9.5 oz/270 grams
UPC 0 81900 08001 9
Koala March Family Pack Strawberry 9.5 oz/270 grams
UPC 0 81900 08002
6
Koala March Family Pack White Chocolate 9.5 oz/270 grams
UPC 0 81900 08011
8
Koala March Family Pack Chestnut 9.5 oz/270 grams
UPC 0 81900 08010 1
Koala March Family Hawaii Chocolate 9.5 oz/270 grams
UPC 0 81900 08003
3
Koala March Family Hawaii Pineapple 9.5 oz/270 grams
UPC 0 81900 08004
0
The product were distributed nationwide and to Canada through wholesale distributors and retail stores. Lotte USA, Inc. is not aware of any illnesses or injuries associated with these products.
Individuals who have experienced any health problems after consuming the Koala March cookies are advised to contact their health care professional.
Customers who have purchased Koala’s March cookies are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or discard it in their trash.
Consumers with questions may contact the company at (269) 963-6664, Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 5:00 Eastern Standard Time.
WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 25
Nonna's Real Italiana Cuccine Issues Recall on Undeclared Milk, Soy, and Wheat in Stuffed Artichokes
Nonna's Real Italiana Cuccine of Slidell, LA is recalling the following Nonna's Real Italiana Cuccine brand products:
This product is being recalled because it contains milk, soy, and wheat that was distributed in packaging that does not reveal the presence of these ingredients.
This product is distributed through retailers in the Greater New Orleans area including the Northshore from October 8, 2008 to October 17, 2008. The product is individually wrapped in clear plastic wrap bearing the label: "STUFFED ARTICHOKE, Net Wt. 15 oz., NONNA'S REAL ITALIANA CUCCINE".
Consumers who have questions or purchased the product may contact Ruby Lovecchio at 214-253-7630 for information and return instructions.
Harry and David Issues Recall for Undeclared Pecans in Harry & David Moose Munch Confection, Milk Chocolate Gingerbread
Harry and David, of Medford, Oregon, is recalling approximately 400 1 lb. 4 oz. boxes labeled Harry & David Moose Munch Confection, Milk Chocolate Gingerbread because the package may contain a different Moose Munch product which contains pecans not declared on the ingredient statement.
Affected product was distributed throughout the United States under the Harry & David brand only in Harry and David stores.
Harry and David is recalling 1 lb. 4 oz. boxes of Harry & David Moose Munch Confection, Milk Chocolate with a "Best if used by" date of 06/28/09. The "Best if used by" date is located on a sticker on the bottom of the box. The bottom of the box also has the stock identifying number RSD142014 printed on it. This lot of product was sold beginning 10/09/08. The popcorn-based confection is packaged in 1 lb. 4 oz. brown and white paperboard boxes. The boxes have a slight wedge shape and feature a large white moose image on the front. Inside the boxes are clear plastic bags of the confection.
Consumers with product may return it to any Harry and David retail store for a full refund.
Consumers with questions about the recalled product may phone the Harry and David Customer Service division at 800-233-1101, 24 hours a day.
PRODUCT
a) Corn Muffins *** Los Nuevos Gemelos*** Net Wt 13 oz.,
b) Pan de Maiz *** Los Nuevos Gemelos *** Net WT 15 oz.,
c) Pound Cake de Maiz *** Los Nuevos Gemelos *** Net Wt 14 oz,
d) Pie de Pina *** Los Nuevos Gemelos *** Net Wt 14 oz,
CODE
All Expirations
Dates
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Los Nuevos Gemelos, Rio
Piedras, PR,
REASON Products contain undeclared colors -
FD&C Yellow #5 and FD&C Red #40.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN
COMMERCE Unknown
DISTRIBUTION PR
PRODUCT
a) Mercer's Butterscotch Ripple Ice Cream, Half Gallon,
b)
Mercer's Butterscotch Royal Ice Cream 3 Gallon sizes, UPC 0 36667 20011 8,
CODE
a) 275;
b)
8241
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Quality Dairy Farms,
Inc., Boonville, NY.
REASON Product contains undeclared soy
lecithin.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
2 - 3 Gallon tubs
and 274 Half Gallon containers
DISTRIBUTION NY, WI
Portland Shellfish Co. Inc, Recalls Claw Island Brand Lobster Claw and Knuckle Meat
Portland Shellfish Co., Inc., South Portland, Maine is recalling Frozen, Cooked -Claw Island brand Lobster Claw and Knuckle Meat, Lot 25508, packaged in 2 lb bags, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The product was distributed to Pagano's Inc., 142 Water Street, Norwalk, CT and further distributed to restaurants.
The product is identified as K Maine Lobster Meat, packed by Portland Shellfish Co., South Portland, Maine. Each master carton contains 6/2 lb bags of claw and knuckle meat, Lot code 25508 and expiration date March 12, 2010.
Customers who purchased Claw Island Lobster claw and knuckle meat are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact the company at 207-699-5505.