NOVEMBER 2007

WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 3

The Dutch Kettle Recalls Hickory Barbecue Sauce Packed Under Various Private Labels

The Dutch Kettle, Bremen, IN 46506 is recalling 94 cases of 12/19 oz. glass (pint size) jars of HICKORY BBQ Sauce (barbecue sauce) packed under 35 private labels because it contains undeclared fish protein (anchovy) that was present in an ingredient used to make the sauce. 

The 94 cases of Hickory Barbecue sauce was distributed to 35 farm market type customers under each of their private labels in 13 states mostly in the eastern half of the United States. Most of the accounts were in Michigan, Indiana, New York and Illinois but there are also accounts in Arkansas, Georgia, Iowa, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Utah. Product was shipped direct to the retailers from the manufacturer.

The product is packed in 19 oz. (pint) jars with metal lids and an attached body label. Each customer has an individual private label that begins with the store name (such as "Amish Country Store") followed by "Homestyle Hickory BBQ Sauce" can be identified initially by name Hickory BBQ Sauce and the name of the retailer (mainly farm markets) on the label.

Two lots of 50/12, 19 oz. jars were manufactured between 6/01/07 and 9/05/07. The first batch was coded "**70****W" and the second "SM70905W". The code is in a dot matrix format on the side (threaded portion) of the metal lid of the jar.

The different private labels were distributed in the various states as follows:

Michigan:
Andy T’s Farms Homestyle Hickory BBQ Sauce
Bailey’s Fresh off the Farm Homestyle Hickory BBQ Sauce
Coleman’s Farm Market Homestyle Hickory BBQ Sauce
Fruit Acres Farm Market Homestyle Hickory BBQ Sauce
Galen’s Own Brand Homestyle Hickory BBQ Sauce
Heritage Gardens Homestyle Hickory BBQ Sauce
Jenny’ Farm Stand Homestyle Hickory BBQ Sauce
Little Store on the Prairie Homestyle Hickory BBQ Sauce
Palmbos Farm Market Homestyle Hickory BBQ Sauce
Yoder’s Country Market Homestyle Hickory BBQ Sauce

Indiana:
Dutch Country Market Homestyle Hickory BBQ Sauce
Grandma’s Goodies Homestyle Hickory BBQ Sauce
Grandma’s Pantry Homestyle Hickory BBQ Sauce
Grant Line Nursery & Garden Center Homestyle Hickory BBQ Sauce
Parcell’s Pantry Homestyle Hickory BBQ Sauce
Sandy’s Homestyle Hickory BBQ Sauce
The Madison Fudge Factory Homestyle Hickory BBQ Sauce
Yoder’s Meat & Cheese Co. Homestyle Hickory BBQ Sauce

New York:
Chef World Seasonings Homestyle Hickory BBQ Sauce
J.P. Littles Seasonings Homestyle Hickory BBQ Sauce
Heller’s Farm Homestyle Hickory BBQ Sauce
Indian Pines Farm Market Homestyle Hickory BBQ Sauce

Illinois:
Hartrich Meats, Inc. Homestyle Hickory BBQ Sauce
Hickory BBQ Sauce Dist. By Yeager’s
Mystic Ridge Alpacas Homestyle Hickory BBQ Sauce

Tennessee:
Smokey Mountain Mercantile Homestyle Hickory BBQ Sauce
Apple Shack Homestyle Hickory BBQ Sauce

Arkansas:
Van’s Fruit Market Homestyle Hickory BBQ Sauce

Georgia:
Red Apple Barn Homestyle Hickory BBQ Sauce

Iowa:
Harvest Barn Homestyle Hickory BBQ Sauce

Missouri:
Amish Country Store Homestyle Hickory BBQ Sauce

New Jersey:
Anderson Farms Homestyle Hickory BBQ Sauce

Ohio:
S & R Farm Market Homestyle Hickory BBQ Sauce

Pennsylvania:
Moon Shadows Farm Homestyle Hickory BBQ Sauce

Utah:
Windmill Farms Grain and Garden Hickory BBQ Sauce

The Dutch Kettle will contact customers shipped recalled product via FAX followed up by telephone contact. Customers with recalled product should contact the Dutch Kettle at 574-546-4033 or FAX (574) 546-3550 to request return of product or replacement labeling. Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase for a refund.

PRODUCT Herring of the special ambassador (7 Uzlov), Net Wt. 1300g/45,85 oz --- The product is packaged in sealed metal can. The product is labeled mostly in Russian with a white Nutrition Facts Panel label in English. INGREDIENTS: fish, salt, sugar, vinegar, water, E211. PRODUCT OF RUSSIA --- According to NYSDAM's lab report, the fish was not eviscerated. The fish is 8 inches in length. UPC Barcode 4 60556 000153, 
CODE UPC Barcode only
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Krasniy Oktyabr, Inc., USA, Brooklyn, NY
REASON The processed fish was uneviscerated based on sampling and analysis by New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets. This posed a health risk if consumed as it may have contained Clostridium botulinum spores which can cause botulism.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 30 cases (8 – 1300 g cans per case)
DISTRIBUTION NY

PRODUCT Harry and David Hearthside Soups Southwestern Chicken Chili Mix in 12.7 oz. clear plastic package tied at the top with a cream and red colored ribbon. The bottom of the bag contains a sticker stating “Fajita Chili”,
CODE 8221-1 on price sticker on the bottom of the package.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Bear Creek Operations, Inc., DBA Harry and David’s, Medford, OR
Manufacturer: Conifer Specialties, Inc., Woodinville, WA. 
REASON Product contains undeclared allergen – whey, a milk product.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 1,440 bags
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide

PRODUCT Hood Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwiches, 12 Pack (12-3.75 fl. oz.) UPC Code: 44100 23423, 
CODE Julian Code Dates: 1667 thru 2307
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: H. P. Hood, Inc., Chelsea, MA
Manufacturer:: H. P. Hood, Inc., Suffield, CT. 
REASON Product contains undeclared color – FD&C Yellow # 5.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 21,093 cases
DISTRIBUTION CT, FL, MA, ME, and VT

PRODUCT Hana® brand Sweet Candy, 6.5 oz plastic packages, 20 packages per case, packages labeled in part ***(Compeito) Kasugai***Product of Japan***, 
CODE Item #09315J
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Rhee Brothers Inc., Columbia, MD
Manufacturer: Kasugai Confectionery/ Kasugai Factory, Kasugai City, Japan. 
REASON Product contains a undeclared color - FD&C Yellow #6.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 2,040 packages
DISTRIBUTION Eastern half of the US

Ohio Firm Recalls Frozen Meat Pizzas Due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination

General Mills Operations, a Wellston, Ohio, establishment, is recalling an undetermined amount of frozen meat pizza products because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 and may be linked to an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses.

The following products are subject to recall: 

• 10.2-ounce packages of "Totino's The Original Crisp Crust Party Pizza Pepperoni."
• 10.2-ounce packages of "Totino's The Original Crisp Crust Party Pizza, Classic Pepperoni."
• 10.2-ounce packages of "Totino's The Original Crisp Crust Party Pizza, Pepperoni Trio."
• 10.7-ounce packages of "Totino's The Original Crisp Crust Party Pizza, Combination Sausage & Pepperoni Pizza."
• 10.5-ounce packages of "Totino's The Original Crisp Crust Party Pizza, Three Meat Sausage, Canadian Style Bacon & Pepperoni Pizza."
• 10.9-ounce packages of "Totino's The Original Crisp Crust Party Pizza, Supreme Sausage & Pepperoni Pizza with Green Peppers & Onions."
• 6.8-ounce packages of "JENO'S CRISP `N TASTY PIZZA, PEPPERONI."
• 7.0-ounce packages of "JENO'S CRISP `N TASTY PIZZA, COMBINATION SAUSAGE AND PEPPERONI PIZZA."
• 7.2-ounce packages of "JENO'S CRISP `N TASTY PIZZA, SUPREME SAUSAGE AND PEPPERONI WITH GREEN PEPPERS AND ONION PIZZA."

Each package also bears the establishment number "EST. 7750" inside the USDA mark of inspection as well as a "best if used by" date on or before "02 APR 08 WS." The company applies the "best if used by date" on the package based on a 155-day shelf life, however consumers are urged to look in their freezers for similar frozen pizza products and discard them if found.

The frozen meat pizza products subject to recall were produced on or before Oct. 30 and were distributed to retail establishments nationwide.

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact company Consumer Hotline at (800) 949-9055. Media with questions about the recall should contact company Director of Communications Tom Forsythe at (763) 764-6364.

Oregon Firm Recalls Beef and Chicken Products due to Possible Adulteration

Annex Foods, a Portland, Ore., establishment, is recalling approximately 4,374 pounds of various cooked beef and chicken products that may be adulterated due to inadequate verification and documentation of processing activities as required by the establishment's Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plan.

The following products are subject to recall:

• 1-lb. and 3-lb. bags of "The Original Taco House Cooked Beef for Tacos."
• 4-lb and 8-lb. bags of "Annex Foods Chili Verde."
• 8-lb. bags of "Annex Foods Chili Colorado."
• 3-lb. bags of "Annex Foods Cooked Beef for Tacos."
• 8-lb. bags of "Annex Foods White Chicken Taco Filling."
• 3-lb. bags of "Annex Foods Mexican Meatballs."
• 8-lb. bags of "Annex Foods Enchilada Meat Filling."

Each package also bears the establishment number "EST. 5880" inside the USDA mark of inspection. The company also applies a "best if used by date" on the package based on a 40-day shelf life.

The products were produced on various dates between Oct. 11 and Oct. 30, 2007, and were distributed to institutions and restaurants in Oregon and Washington. There was no retail distribution of these products.

Media and consumers with questions about the recall should contact company Vice President Jeff Waddle at (503) 257-9405.

WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 10

PRODUCT
a) Majesty brand Cantaloupes further labeled "Five Crowns Marketing Brawley, and "SHIPPING IN SEASON FROM CALIFORNIA AND ARIZONA." The cantaloupes were packaged 15 per case, 
b) Cut fruit products in 5 lb. plastic buckets under the following label: Northwestern  Fruit Company Inc. Each bucket is labeled with the product name, weight and code  number. Varieties included cantaloupe cubed, cantaloupe peeled/sliced, deluxe fruit  mix, cantaloupe/pineapple mix, cantaloupe peeled/halved, c/h/p fruit mix, breakfast blend, and cantaloupe small cubed,
CODE
a) Lot: # 23409;
b) Products were coded as 5, 6, 8, 9 or 11 (based on day processed July 5 – 11)
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Northwestern Fruit Co., Saint Paul, MN
REASON The Minnesota Department of Agriculture found a sample of the whole cantaloupes contaminated with Salmonella. A portion of the whole cantaloupes was further processed into cut fruit products.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 130 cases
DISTRIBUTION MN and WI

PRODUCT
a) Smoked salmon spread in 7 oz. plastic tub labeled Jensen's Seattle Style Wild Smoked Salmon Spread Lemon Dill and Onion, 
b) Smoked Salmon Spread in 7 oz. plastic tub labeled PCC NATURAL MARKETS smoked salmon SPREAD all-natural (Label does not declare manufacturer or distributor),
CODE
a) Sell by 10/14 07, 10/15 07, 10/20 07;
b) Sell by 9/29 07
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Jensen's Old Fashioned Smokehouse Inc., Seattle, WA, 
Manufacturer: Carso’s Pasta Company, Lynnwood, WA. 
REASON Product is contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 1,548 tubs
DISTRIBUTION WA

PRODUCT
a) Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, plu 3707, Net Wt. 5.5 oz. (156g); fresh, refrigerated sandwiches in plastic wrappers, 12 sandwiches per case, under the following labels:
    a) All Seasons Services Inc. Buffalo Chicken,
    b) All Seasons Market Dynamic Vending Buffalo Chicken,
    c) Ala Carte Buffalo Chicken,
    d) Betty's Kitchen Buffalo Chicken,
    e) Fresh Options Buffalo Chicken,
    f) Fresh Cafe Buffalo Chicken,
    g) Fresh Selections Buffalo Chicken,
    h) Buffalo Chicken, Sheehan Bros.
    i) Sodexho Buffalo Chicken, Sodexho,
    j) The Lunch Box Buffalo Chicken, UPC 0 65875 63707 2, 
b) Italian Asiago Sandwich, plu 3770, Net Wt. 9.25 oz. (262g); fresh, refrigerated sandwiches, 12 sandwiches per case, sold in vending machines and convenience stores in plastic wrappers under the following labels:
    a) All Seasons Services Inc. Italian Asiago,
    b) All Seasons Market Dynamic Vending Italian Asiago,
   c) Ala Carte Italian Asiago,
   d) Betty's Kitchen Italian Asiago,
    e) Fresh Options Italian Asiago, 
    f) Fresh Cafe Italian Asiago,
    g) Fresh Selections Italian Asiago,    
    h) Italian Asiago,
    i) Sodexho Italian Asiago,
    j) The Lunch Box Italian Asiago, UPC 0 65875 63770 6,
c) Cuban Sandwich, plu 3795, Net Wt. 9 oz. (255g); fresh, refrigerated sandwiches, 12 sandwiches per case, sold in vending machines and convenience stores in plastic wrappers under the following labels:
    a) All Seasons Services Inc. Cuban Sandwich ,
    b) All Seasons Market Dynamic Vending Cuban Sandwich ,
    c) Ala Carte Cuban Sandwich,
    d) Betty's Kitchen Cuban Sandwich,
    e) Fresh Options Cuban Sandwich,
    f) Fresh Cafe Cuban Sandwich,
    g) Fresh Selections Cuban Sandwich,
    h) Cuban Sandwich,
    i) Sodexho Cuban Sandwich,
     j) The Lunch Box Cuban Sandwich, UPC 0 65875 63795 9,
CODE
a) plu #3707, Expiration date 073007;
b) plu 3770, Expiration date 073007;
c) plu 3795, Expiration date 073007
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Imperial Food Service, South Elgin, IL
REASON The sandwiches are contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 588 cases
DISTRIBUTION IL, IN, MI, MO, OH, and WI

PRODUCT Market Pantry 100% Juice, vegetable, flavored from concentrate with added ingredients, packaged in 64-fl. oz. bottles, 6 bottles/case, 
CODE Best By: 26JUL2008MCF, 16AUG2008MCF, 27AUG2008MCF, and 05SEP2008MCF
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Mrs Clark’s Foods LC, Ankeny, IA
REASON One of the seasoning ingredients contains wheat and is not declared on the label.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 3,649/6-bottle cases
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide

PRODUCT White plastic 7 1/2" x 2" bag containing: Outside Package label: ***naturabella***Nino Dusanzo***Toothbrush Set*** Inside packaging: two clear toothbrushes of approx 61/4 long and two toothpaste tubes approx 2 1/2 long with the picture of a blue color toothbrush and the words in red color "Dentifrice" "Dentifricio" "Toothpaste" in the front and back of the tube, 
CODE None
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Certejenas, Inc., Cidra, PR, 
REASON Toothpaste contains diethylene glycol (DEG)
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 60,000 sets
DISTRIBUTION PR

Kroger Light Caesar Salad Dressing 

  The Kroger Co. is recalling Kroger brand 16 oz. Light Caesar Salad Dressing with a Sell By date of May 09 08, a code of SA7221 and a UPC number: 0 11110-71765 8 on the back label.

The salad dressing is being recalled because the back label of the bottle was mislabeled with a Light Asian Salad Dressing label. 

The salad dressing may have been distributed to Kroger, Dillons, Food 4 Less (Chicago area only), Jay C, Smith's, Fry's, King Soopers, and City Market grocery stores. No other Kroger-brand salad dressings are affected by this recall.

Customers are encouraged to return the product to the store they purchased it from for a full refund.

Consumers with questions or concerns may call The Kroger Co. at 1-800-632-6900.

California Firm Recalls Frozen Beef Tamales 

Circle Foods, LLC., a Chula Vista, Calif., establishment, is  recalling approximately 3,750 pounds of frozen beef tamales that may contain pieces of metal.

The following products are subject to recall: 

• Cartons of 10 individually wrapped 5-ounce tamales "Tortilla land BEEF TAMALES, Traditional Corn Husk Wrap, All Natural."

Each carton also bears the establishment number "EST. 17417" inside the USDA mark of inspection as well as a "use by" date of "110308."

The products were produced on Nov. 3, and were distributed to Costco stores in the Los Angeles, Calif., area.

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Quality Assurance Director Omar Houry at (619) 507-3379. Media with questions about the recall should contact Vice President of Operations Eric Brenk at (619) 263-8000.

WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 17

Del Rey Tortilleria, Inc. Issues Recall of Flour Tortillas 

Del Rey Tortilleria, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, is announcing the recall of its flour tortilla products.

Included in the recall are flour tortillas of all sizes [White Flour Tortillas; Tortillas de Harina(6 inch); Burritos 2, 3, and 4; and Fajita 8" size] with the name "Del Rey" on the label, and with one of these Date Codes: OCT/17/07; OCT/20/07; OCT/24/07; NOV/04/07; NOV/10/07; or NOV/11/07.

The products were distributed nationwide through food distributors and grocery stores.

Consumers should immediately return any product that is subject to this recall to the store where it was purchased for a full refund or replacement.

Consumers with questions may contact the company by calling Marcy Toledo, General Manager, at 773 637-8900.

California Firm Recalls Frozen Beef Tamales 

Circle Foods, LLC., a Chula Vista, Calif., establishment, is recalling approximately 3,750 pounds of frozen beef tamales that may contain pieces of metal.

The following products are subject to recall: 

• Cartons of 10 individually wrapped 5-ounce tamales "Tortilla land BEEF TAMALES, Traditional Corn Husk Wrap, All Natural."

Each carton also bears the establishment number "EST. 17417" inside the USDA mark of inspection as well as a "use by" date of "110308."

The products were produced on Nov. 3, and were distributed to Costco stores in the Los Angeles, Calif., area.

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Quality Assurance Director Omar Houry at (619) 507-3379. Media with questions about the recall should contact Vice President of Operations Eric Brenk at (619) 263-8000.

Coffee Masters, Inc. Issues Recall for Undeclared Allergens in Chipper Gourmet Foods Biscotti

Coffee Masters, Inc., leading Midwest wholesale coffee roaster announced a recall for all of a Chipper With Coffee Biscotti, because it may contain undeclared protein derived from milk, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and/or soybeans allergens. Coffee Masters distributed this product on behalf of Chipper Gourmet Foods during the months of January – Sept 2007.

Chipper With Coffee Biscotti was distributed wholesale nationwide and could have been found in retail coffee shops. Coffee Masters, Inc. discontinued the distribution in early September, due to lack of sales and interest.

The product comes in a 1.75 ounce clear bag with hang tag. Flavors include Apple Cinnamon, Apricot Almond, Banana Walnut, Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Raspberry, Classic Almond, Mocha Chip, Pistachio Orange, Snickerdoodle, Cranberry Orange, German Chocolate, Maple Pecan, Triple Chocolate and Maple Walnut.

Consumers who have purchased any 1.75 ounce packages of Chipper With Coffee Biscotti distributed by Coffee Masters are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. 

Consumers with questions regarding this matter may contact the Coffee Masters at 1-800-334-6485, ext 110.

Texas Firm Recalls Frozen Sausage Roll Products

Double B Foods, Inc., a Meridian, Texas, firm, is recalling approximately 98,000 pounds of frozen sausage roll products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The following product is subject to recall:

• 7.5-pound cases of "DOUBLE B FOODS, MORNING SAUSAGE ROLL, Chicken and Turkey Knockwurst Wrapped in the Dough and Baked." Each label bears the establishment number "P-7184M" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
• 10-pound cases of "DOUBLE B FOODS, MORNING SAUSAGE ROLL, Smoked Knockwurst Wrapped in Dough and Baked." Each label bears the establishment number "EST. 7184M" inside the USDA mark of inspection
• 10-pound cases of "DOUBLE B FOODS, SAUSAGE-N-CHEDDAR IN A BLANKET, Smoked Knockwurst with Cheese Baked in Dough." Each label bears the establishment number "EST. 7184M" inside the USDA mark of inspection
• 10-pound cases of "DOUBLE B FOODS, REDUCED SODIUM MORNING SAUSAGE ROLL, Chicken and Turkey Knockwurst Wrapped in Dough and Baked." Each label bears the establishment number "P-7184M" inside the USDA mark of inspection
• 7.5-pound cases of "DOUBLE B FOODS, REDUCED SODIUM MORNING SAUSAGE ROLL, Chicken and Turkey Knockwurst Wrapped in Dough and Baked." Each label bears the establishment number "P-7184M" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
• 10-pound cases of "DOUBLE B FOODS, MORNING SAUSAGE ROLL." Each label bears the establishment number "P-7184M" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
• 8- and 16-ounce packages of "H-E-B SAUSAGE & CHEDDAR KOLACHE, Smoked Sausage with Cheese Baked in Dough." Each package bears a sell by date of "12/13/07" or "12/20/07," as well as the establishment number "EST. 7184M" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
• 8-pound bags of "H-E-B SAUSAGE & CHEDDAR KOLACHE, Smoked Knockwurst with Cheese Baked in Dough." Each bag bears a sell by date of "7/30/08," "8/01/08" or "8/06/08," as well as the establishment number "EST. 7184M" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
• 8-pound bags of "H-E-B FULLY COOKED SAUSAGE CHEDDAR & JALAPENO KOLACHES, Smoked Sausage with Cheese Baked in Dough." Each bag bears a sell by date of "7/26/08," "8/1/08" or "8/2/08," as well as the establishment number "EST. 7184M" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
• 8- and 16-ounce packages of "H-E-B FULLY COOKED SAUSAGE & CHEDDAR KOLACHES, Smoked Sausage with Cheese Baked in Dough." Each package bears a sell by date of "12/16/2007," as well as the establishment number "EST. 7184M" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
• 8-ounce packages of "H-E-B FULLY COOKED SAUSAGE CHEDDAR & JALAPENO KOLACHES, Smoked Sausage with Cheese Baked in Dough." Each bag bears a sell by date of "12/16/2007," as well as the establishment number "EST. 7184M" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
• 8-pound bags of "H-E-B SAUSAGE KOLACHE, SMOKED SAUSAGE BAKED IN DOUGH." Each bag bears a sell by date of "8/1/2007," as well as the establishment number "EST. 7184M" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
• 10-pound cases of "MORNING SAUSAGE ROLL, Knockwurst Wrapped in Dough and Baked." Each label bears a case code of "2370211," as well as the establishment number "EST. 7184M" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
• 10-pound cases of "SAUSAGE IN A BLANKET, Sausage Wrapped in Dough and Baked." Each label bears a case code of "1332642," as well as the establishment number "EST. 7184M" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
• 8-ounce packages of "SMOKY'S FULLY BAKED SAUSAGE ROLLS, SAUSAGE & CHEESE." Each label bears the establishment number "EST. 7184M" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
• 2.25-pound packages of "SOUTHERN HERITAGE, SAUSAGE-N-CHEDDAR MORNING ROLL, Smoked Sausage with Cheese Baked in Dough." Each label bears a case code of "5788-SH," as well as the establishment number "EST. 7184M" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
• 2.25-pound packages of "WHEELER SMOKED SAUSAGE KOLACHES." Each label bears a case code of "8788-W," as well as the establishment number "EST. 7184M" inside the USDA mark of inspection

The frozen sausage roll products were produced on various dates between Oct. 25 and Nov. 6, and were distributed to retail establishments in Texas, and institutions, catalogue sales and distribution centers in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Texas.

Media and consumers with questions about the recall should contact company Director of Human Resources Rick Borden at (254) 435-6575.

WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 24

Charlemagne Chocolatiers Recalls Charlemagne Dark Chocolate Organic Bars

Charlemagne Chocolatiers of Belgium is  recalling its dark chocolate organic bars currently on the US market, because it may contain undeclared milk protein.  Charlemagne Organic Bars are distributed in the US by Belgium’s Best Chocolates, Inc. and were shipped to retail stores in the following states: MI, CA, NJ, NY and MA. Approximately 5000 units of dark Charlemagne organic chocolate bars were distributed. The following chocolate bars are affected:

- Charlemagne Dark with Coffee 50 gr.(1.75 oz.) (UPC= 5 425001 204038)
- Charlemagne Dark with Cinnamon 50 gr.(1.75 oz.) (UPC= 5 425001 204052)
- Charlemagne Dark with Orange 50 gr.(1.75 oz.) (UPC= 5 425001 204021)
- Charlemagne Dark with Green tea 50 gr.(1.75 oz.) (UPC= 5 425001 204045)
- Charlemagne Plain Dark with Belize Chocolate. 50 gr.(1.75 oz.) (UPC= 5 425001 204014)

Consumers that have purchased Charlemagne Organic Dark chocolate products can return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the US distributor at 1-877-INDULGE.

Blue Planet Foods Recalls Heartland® Brand Graham Pie Crusts

Blue Planet Foods Inc., of Collegedale, Tenn., is recalling 3,898 individual retail units of Heartland® brand Graham Pie Crusts because they contain undeclared almonds, milk and coconut. 

The Heartland ® brand Graham Pie Crusts were distributed through retail stores nationwide.

The Heartland ® brand Graham Pie Crust is a ready-to-eat pie crust, packaged in a foil pie tin with clear plastic cover and labeled “Heartland ® Graham Pie Crust.” The pie crust has a net weight of 6 oz. (170g). Affected pie crusts are limited to those with freshness dates reading: “Best By Oct 27 2008 1” or “Best By Oct 27 2008 3.”

Consumers who have purchased this product are urged to contact the company’s consumer affairs department toll-free at 1-877-885-6650 for a full refund.

Wisconsin Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination

American Foods Group, LLC, a Green Bay, Wisc., firm, is recalling approximately 95,927 pounds of various coarse and fine ground beef products because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

The following products are subject to recall:

• Bulk weight packages of "BEEF, FINE GROUND 73/27." Each shipping label bears a product code of "65000."
• Bulk weight packages of "BEEF, FINE GROUND 75/25." Each shipping label bears a product code of "65800."
• Bulk weight packages of "BEEF SIRLOIN, FINE GROUND 90/10." Each shipping label bears a product code of "66000."
• Bulk weight packages of "BEEF, FINE GROUND 80/20." Each shipping label bears a product code of "66400."
• Bulk weight packages of "BEEF, FINE GROUND 75/25." Each shipping label bears a product code of "19900."
• Bulk weight packages of "BEEF, FINE GROUND 73/27." Each shipping label bears a product code of "20100."
• Bulk weight packages of "BEEF CHUCK, FINE GROUND 82/18." Each shipping label bears a product code of "20600."
• Bulk weight packages of "CHOP BEEF STEAK, FINE GRIND "86/14." Each shipping label bears a product code of "30000."
• Bulk weight packages of "BEEF SIRLOIN, FINE GROUND 92/08." Each shipping label bears a product code of "30400."
• Bulk weight packages of "BEEF ROUND, FINE GROUND 87/13." Each shipping label bears a product code of "30200."
• Bulk weight packages of "BEEF, FINE GROUND 80/20." Each shipping label bears a product code of "30700."
• Bulk weight packages of "BEEF CHUCK, FINE GROUND 82/18." Each shipping label bears a product code of "31400."
• Bulk weight packages of "BEEF, FINE GROUND 93/07." Each shipping label bears a product code of "31600."
• Bulk weight packages of "BEEF, FINE GROUND 73/27." Each shipping label bears a product code of "31700."
• Bulk weight packages of "BEEF MODIFIED, FINE GROUND 93/07." Each shipping label bears a product code of "31900."

Each shipping label bears the establishment number "Est. 18076" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The products subject to recall were distributed for further processing and repackaging and will not bear the recalling firm's establishment number on the package. As the use-by date for products subject to this recall may have expired, consumers can contact their retailers to ask if they received any of these products and if so, consumers are urged to look in their freezers for these products and return or discard them if found.

The ground beef products subject to recall were produced on Oct. 10, 2007, and were distributed to retail establishments and distributors in Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Tennessee, Wisconsin and Virginia.

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact the company Executive Assistant Sally VanderHei at (800) 829-2838. National media with questions about the recall should contact company Communications Consultant Jim Mulhern at (703) 553-8000. Local media with questions about the recall should contact company representative Susan Finco at (920) 965-7750.

Le Gourmet Connection Recalls Jack Cheese

Le Gourmet Connection of Lebanon, TN is recalling Jack Cheese, lot number 539, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Jack Cheese Lot Number 539 was distributed in 10 ounce blocks and through Jungle Jim’s, Fairfield , Ohio.

This product was distributed between August 28, 2007 and November 19, 2007.

Consumers who have purchased this product are urged to discard it and to contact the company at (615) 444-3500 for a full refund.

Sweetwater Valley Farms, Inc. Recalls Southern Cheddar Jack Volunteer Special Cheese

Sweetwater Valley Farms, Inc. of Philadelphia, TN is recalling Southern Cheddar Jack Volunteer Special Cheese because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Southern Cheddar Jack Volunteer Special Cheese, Lot Number 539 was distributed in 7, 10, 15 ounce, and 5 pound blocks and through retail stores in Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, Maryland, and Alabama. The product was also distributed to 48 contiguous states in gift baskets marketed by the firm’s website.

This product was distributed between September 19, 2006 and November 18, 2007.

Consumers who have purchased lot number 539 of this product are urged discard it or ship it back to the company for a full refund. 

Contact the company’s consumer affairs department at 1-877-862-4332 for further information.

Harry & David recalls Harry and David Moose Munch® Confection Tubs in Two Flavor Combinations: Milk & Dark Chocolate, White Chocolate Macadamia and Peanut Butter, Milk Chocolate, Macadamia Nut 

  Harry & David Operations Corp., of Medford, Oregon, is  recalling approximately 5880 tubs of the Milk & Dark Chocolate, White Chocolate Macadamia because they may contain macadamia nuts not declared on the ingredient statement, and 4400 tubs of the Peanut Butter, Milk Chocolate, Macadamia Nut because they may contain macadamia nuts and peanuts not declared on the ingredient statement. 

The products are packaged in 1 lb. 10 oz clear plastic tubs containing three flavors of Moose Munch ® Confection, a caramel corn and chocolate confection.

Harry & David is recalling all Milk & Dark Chocolate, White Chocolate Macadamia with a nutrition label that states Milk Chocolate, Caramel, Dark Chocolate at the top. The potentially affected lot codes are lot codes 304 NXXX NN:NN, 305 NXXX NN:NN, 306 NXXX NN:NN or 307 NXXX NN:NN. In the lot number on the plastic tub, the X is a letter and N is a number.

Harry & David is recalling all Peanut Butter, Milk Chocolate, Macadamia Nut with a nutrition label that states Milk Chocolate, Caramel, Dark Chocolate at the top. The potentially affected lot codes begin with 264 NXXX NN:NN, 265 NXXX NN:NN or 266 NXXX NN:NN. In the lot number on the plastic tub, the X is a letter and N is a number.

The lot codes are ink jetted on the sides of the tubs in black ink.

The Milk & Dark Chocolate, White Chocolate Macadamia was produced from October 31 through November 3 rd, 2007, and was distributed exclusively throughout the United States in Harry and David Stores, beginning on November 9, 2007. The Peanut Butter, Milk Chocolate, Macadamia Nut was produced from September 21 st through September 23 rd, 2007, and was distributed exclusively throughout the United States in Harry and David Stores, beginning on October 10, 2007.

Consumers with questions about the recalled product may phone the Customer Service division at 800- 233-1101 , 24 hours a day. Customers may arrange for refunds through this number as well.

PRODUCT Halla Food brand Fat Free Puffed Rice Snack, 74g (2.59oz). The snack cakes are packaged in flexible plastic packaging with yellow, red and blue printing. UPC number: "6 09071 10 101 4", 
CODE No code
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Halla Food Co, Inc., S El Monte, CA.
REASON The product contains undeclared wheat flour.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 100 boxes/16 bags per box
DISTRIBUTION CA, GA, WI

PRODUCT Kellogg Crispix cereal packaged in 12 ounce cartons, 14 cartons in a case. Carton UPC 3800003530; Case UPC 3800003513, CODE Best if Used by Date on Carton: SEP 22 2008 KLC. Date/time code on case of KL 09228 C 22:26 through KL 09228 C 23:00
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Kellogg USA, Inc., Battle Creek, MI,
Manufacturer: Kellogg Co., Lancaster, PA. 
REASON Raisin bran may be mixed with the product in some of the boxes, resulting in the presence of undeclared wheat.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 8,400 cartons
DISTRIBUTION AR, IL, ND, OK, and TX