DECEMBER 2002
PRODUCT Balducci's
EST 1916 brand GOLDEN RAISINS,
NET WT 11 OZ (312 g), packaged in clear, plastic containers. INGREDIENTS: DRIED RAISINS. Firm on label - BALDUCCI'S, NY, NY.
CODE Barcode # (UPC) 54996 06819.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Recalling Firm: Sutton Place Gourmet, Bethesda, MD
Manufacturer: A. L. Bazzinni & Co., Inc., Bronx, NY.
REASON The product contained undeclared sulfites.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE Unknown.
DISTRIBUTION NY, MD, VA, DC and CT.
PRODUCT Kemps Old Fashioned Chocolate Chip Ice Cream, Net
Contents Half Gallon, in paper cartons with rounded corners and lids.
CODE 196-2-2 printed on the rim of the lid of the
container. It is preceded by a four
digit number (military time).
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Recalling Firm: Marigold
Foods Inc., Minneapolis, MN.
Manufacturer: Marigold Foods Inc., Rochester, MN.
REASON The product may contain undeclared tree nuts.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 6800 half gallons.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.
PRODUCT Peanut and Noodle Snack Mix packaged in plastic bag,
approximately 8 oz. The product label states "alauddin sweetmeat
ltd." and "chanachur".
CODE None.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Recalling Firm: Bengal
Seafood Inc., Astoria, NY. Manufacturer:
UNKNOWN (Possibly Bangladesh).
REASON The product contained undeclared peanuts.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE Unknown.
DISTRIBUTION NY.
PRODUCT Campbell's Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup packed
in 10 & 3/4 ounce cans.
CODE The cans are identified with the date code: AUG 2004
08292, and the production code: CU B8EL (plus four numbers - XX:XX
representing
military time).
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Recalling Firm: Campbell's Soup Company, Camden, NJ.
Manufacturer: Campbell's Soup Supply Company, LLC
Napoleon, OH.
REASON Misbranding - Clam Chowder distributed in cans
labeled as Campbell's Mushroom Soup.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE total of 26, 933 cases (48 cans per case) were
distributed.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.
PRODUCT a) MIESZKO brand Duet GALARETKA W CZEKOLADZIE (Jelly
Candy) packed in flexible plastic Packages, net wt. 7.74 oz.
(220
g);
b)
MIESZKO brand Trio GALARETKA W CZEKOLADZIE (Jelly Candy) packed in flexible
plastic packages, net wt. 7.04 oz. (200 g);
c)
MIESZKO brand Czekoladowe KLEJNOTY (Chocolate Candy), packed in flexible
plastic packages, net wt. 1.0 lb. (450 g).
CODE Duet Candy: all codes on the market at the time of
recall initiation including 07 01 2006311; barcode #900353 241325.
Trio
Candy: all codes on the market at the time of recall initiation including 07 01
72000311; barcode #900353 242421.
Klejnoty
Candy: all codes on the market at the time of recall initiation including 09
2001 81000412 ; barcode 900353 614709.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Recalling Firm: Polonica Inc., Brooklyn, NY.
Manufacturer: Mieszko ZPC S.A. Racibusz, Poland.
REASON Products contained Ponceau 4R, an unapproved color
additive.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE Duet: 50 cases (15 - 7.74
oz. pkgs. per case); Trio: 50 cases (15
- 7.04 oz. pkgs. per case); Klejnoty:
23 cases (10 - 1 lb. pkgs. per case).
DISTRIBUTION NY, NJ, CT and PA.
PRODUCT Franczoz brand ORIGINAL RECIPE HOME STYLE DONUTS,
CHOCOLATE DONUT, NET WT. 9 OZ. (258 g), packed in a cardboard box.
CODE All products on the market at the time the recall
was initiated.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Abe Franczoz Bakery Inc.,
Brooklyn, NY
REASON The product contained undeclared color FD&C
Yellow #5.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 60 - 9 oz. Packages.
DISTRIBUTION NY.
PRODUCT Potato Chips in 1.5 oz and 5.5oz bags labeled as
Lay's Salt and Vinegar Artificially Flavored Potato Chips.
CODE Freshness Date: Oct 29 425124101 5.5oz package (all time stamps).
Freshness
Date: Oct 29 425124106 5.5oz package
with time stamp of 13:30-14:00.
Freshness
Date: Nov 5 425124108 1.5oz package with time stamp of
13:30-14:00.
The
code information appears in the upper, right corner on the front of every
package.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Recalling Firm: Frito Lay,
Inc., Plano, TX.
Manufacturer: Frito-Lay, Inc. Topeka, Kansas Manufacturing
Plant Topeka, KS
REASON Packages contain California Cool Dill Potato Chips
instead of Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 500 bags of 1830 affected
bags were distributed.
DISTRIBUTION KS, NE, MO, OK, IA, AK, IL and TX.
Product: Souse products
Codes:
Produced
November 21, 2002. The products subject to recall are: 6-ounce packages of:
"MOSBY’S
SLICED HOT SOUSE," and "MOSBY’S SLICED MILD SOUSE." Each package
has a sell-by date of "1/21/03." Each label also bears "EST.
12653" inside the USDA mark of inspection. 6-pound loaves of:
"MOSBY’S
HOT SOUSE," "MOSBY’S MILD SOUSE," and "MOSBY’S HOT AND MILD
SOUSE." Loaves are packed two to a box. Each box bears a product code of
either "00181, 00182, or 00184" and a Julian date of "326"
on each box. Each package label bears "EST. 12653" inside the USDA
mark of inspection.
Problem: The products may be contaminated with Listeria
monocytogenes.
Discovered: A microbiological sample was
collected by FSIS on 11/26/02, returned a positive result for Listeria
monocytogenes on 12/3/02.
Establishment: Mosby Packing Co, Inc 2110 Bosby Road Meridian, MS 39304
Contact: Donnie Clearman, Sales Manager, 601-485-5615
Quantity Recalled: Approximately 500 pounds
Distribution: Mississippi
Product: Smoked Sausage Products
Codes:
The
following products were produced on September 24, 2002, and distributed to
retail stores in Florida:
1-pound
individually wrapped packages of "MILD BEAN BROTHERS Country SMOKED
SAUSAGE."
Each
package is stamped with "SELL BY DEC 26."
1-pound
individually wrapped packages of "HOT BEAN BROTHERS Country SMOKED
SAUSAGE."
Each
package is stamped with "SELL BY DEC 26."
The
following products were produced on September 24, 2002, and distributed to
wholesale establishments in Florida:
10-pound
cases of "Uncle John's Pride Country Smoked Sausage Kielbasa" bearing
the code "1350" on the label. Inside each case is a single package of
"UNCLE JOHN’S PRIDE Kielbasa Smoked Sausage" stamped with
"PACKED ON SEP 27." The following products were produced on September
26, 2002, and distributed to institutions in Florida:
30-pound
cases containing 10-pound bags of "CORRECT CHOICE Smokehouse Favorite Pork
Links." Each case bears the code "74335" on the label. Each
individual bag is stamped with "PACKED ON SEP 27." Each of the
recalled products bears the establishment number "EST. 9179" inside
the USDA mark of inspection.
Problem: The product may be contaminated with
Listeria monocytogenes.
Discovered: The firm notified the Food
Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) that it was recalling the product based on
notification, by the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services,
that a routine retail monitoring sample collected and analyzed by that
department indicated the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
Establishment: Crofton & Sons,
Inc. 10250 Woodberry Road Tampa, FL 33619
Contact: David Bean, Sales Manager, 813-685-7745
Quantity Recalled: Approximately 8,600 pounds
Distribution: Florida
America's Catch, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg White in Breaded Catfish Nuggets
America's
Catch, Inc. of Itta Bena, MS is voluntarily recalling 2.5 lb bags of Breaded
Catfish Nuggets because the product contains undeclared egg white. People who
have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg whites run the risk of serious or
life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
The
product was distributed to retail establishments in: AL, AR, AZ, CO, CT, FL,
GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NM, NV, NY, OH,
OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY.
The
product is packaged in transparent plastic bags labeled as America's Catch
Breaded Catfish Nuggets in blue on a white background, 2.5 lbs.
This
recall was initiated after a review of the ingredient statement revealed that
product containing egg white was distributed in packaging that did not reveal
the presence of egg white. Consumers who have questions regarding this recall
may contact America's Catch, Inc. at 662-254-7200. Those who are sensitive to
egg whites and have purchased this product may return the product to: America's
Catch, Inc., Route 1, Old Sunflower Road, Itta Bena, MS 38941 for a full
refund.
In Addition to the Recall of November 21, Swiss-American, Inc. Also Recalls Cut Prima Della Imported Danish Havarti Plain With a Sell By Date of March 12, 2003 Due to Possible Health Risk
Swiss-American,
Inc. of St. Louis, MO is recalling cut pieces of Prima Della Imported Danish
Havarti Plain with a sell by date of March 12, 2003, because it has the
potential to be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can
cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in your children, frail or elderly
people, and others with weakened immune systems.
Cut
Prima Della Imported Danish Havarti Plain was distributed through Wal-Mart
grocery stores in the continental United States. The cut items come in random
weight packages of between 7 oz. and 10 oz. with the sell-by date of March 12,
2003. Swiss-American was informed that one sample of this product contained
Listeria monocytogenes on November 29, 2002, and voluntarily ceased shipping
this product to stores on November 21, 2002 after the initial recall.
Consumers
who have purchased cut Prima Della Imported Danish Havarti Plain with this
sell-by-date are urged to return same to place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may call Swiss-American, Inc. at 1-800-325-8150.
New
York State Agriculture Commissioner Nathan L. Rudgers today warned
sulfite-allergic consumers and asthmatics to avoid consuming "Winter Melon
Candy" due to the presence of undeclared sulfites in the product.
The product is being recalled by Sunny Lake Trading, Inc., 651A Lexington
Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11211. "Winter Melon Candy" is packaged in
a 12 oz., plastic bag with the code in Chinese. Ingredients are listed as plum,
salt and sugar. It is a product of Taiwan. "Winter Melon Candy" was
distributed in the Metropolitan New York area.
Routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets food
inspectors revealed the product contained high levels of sulfites, which were
not declared on the labels. Sulfites can cause deadly reactions in asthmatics
and others suffering sulfite allergies. Consumers who have purchased
"Winter Melon Candy" should return it to the place of purchase.
Kellogg USA Issues Allergy
Alert on Undeclared Egg in Kellogg's® Pop-Tarts® Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon
Kellogg
USA of Battle Creek, Mich., is recalling Kellogg's® Pop-Tarts® Frosted Brown
Sugar Cinnamon 8-count, 14-ounce packages because they contain undeclared
egg. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg run the risk of
serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
There
are 730,000 packages of 8-count, 14-ounce Kellogg's® Pop-Tarts® Frosted
Brown Sugar Cinnamon with a UPC code of 38000 31110 and a carton code of
K-3111D printed on the top of the package affected by this allergy alert.
The only Better If Used Before Dates affected are:
|
SEP
23 03 CT |
NOV
23 03 CP |
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OCT
27 03 CP |
NOV
24 03 CP |
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OCT
28 03 CP |
NOV
25 03 CP |
|
NOV
06 03 CT |
NOV
26 03 CP |
|
NOV
07 03 CT |
NOV
27 03 CP |
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NOV
08 03 CT |
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These
packages were distributed throughout the U.S. and Caribbean. This recall was
initiated after an internal review revealed that product containing egg was
inadvertently placed in packages that do not declare the presence of egg. The
only affected product is the 8-count package bearing the code K-3111D, and with
the specific Better If Used Before dates indicated above.
Consumers
who have purchased the recalled product can contact Kellogg Consumer Affairs at
1-877-877-4494 for further information and instructions.
PRODUCT ALESSI brand Sun Dried Tomatoes NET WT. 2 OZ. (56
g), IMPORTED FROM ITALY OR TURKEY.
CODE All products on
the market at the time the recall was initiated.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Vigo
Importing Co., Tampa, FL.
REASON The product
contained undeclared sulfites.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 1800/
2 oz. plastic bags.
DISTRIBUTION TX, MA,
PA, NJ, FL AND WI.
PRODUCT Natural Oyster Shell Calcium 500 mg Tablets in 100
count bottles. The product is shipped in cases that contain 72 of the 100 count
bottles. The brand name of the product is Kaiser Permanente.
CODE Lot #5235 exp. Jun 04.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Recalling
Firm: Dixon Shane, Inc., Philadelphia, PA.
Manufacturer: Vicen Nutritional, Swedesboro, NJ.
REASON The product was
manufactured under conditions whereby it may have been cross-contaminated with
amoxicillin.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 5436
bottles.
DISTRIBUTION CA and
OR.
PRODUCT PINEAPPLE TANGERINE CANDY, net wt. 8 oz. (227G),
packaged in a rigid plastic tray inside a sealed plastic bag. Made in Taiwan.
CODE All codes
including EXP 12 32002. Barcode #: 719600 001046.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Recalling
Firm: Blooming Import Inc., Brooklyn, NY.
Manufacturer: Chin Yi Foodstuff Factory Hou Li Hsiang, Taichung County.
REASON The product
contained undeclared Sunset Yellow FCF (certifiable as FD&C Yellow #6).
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 10
cases (50 - 8 oz. packages per case).
DISTRIBUTION NY and
MA.
New
York State Agriculture Commissioner Nathan L. Rudgers today warned
sulfite-allergic consumers and asthmatics to avoid eating "Gold Chinese
Products Dried Plum" due to the presence of undeclared sulfites in the
product.
The
product is being recalled by Golden Dynasty Trading, Inc., 5726 1st Avenue,
Brooklyn, New York 11220. The "Dried Plum" is packaged in an uncoded,
5 ounce, plastic bag. It is a product of China.
"Gold
Chinese Products Dried Plum" was distributed in the metropolitan New York
area. Routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
food inspectors revealed the product contained high levels of sulfites, which
were not declared on the label. Consumers who have purchase "Gold Chinese
Products Dried Plum" should return it to the place of purchase.
Mon Chong Loong Trading
Corp. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in "Chinese Dates"
Mon
Chong Loong Trading Corp. of Maspeth, NY is recalling all of its "Chinese
Dates", because they contain undeclared sulfites. People who have an
allergy or severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or
life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The
"Chinese Dates" were distributed in the New York metropolitan area
through retail stores.
The
product is packaged in uncoded, sealed foil bags, with labeling in Chinese and
English. It is a product of China. The recall was initiated after routine
sampling by the Mew York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food
Inspectors revealed the presence of sulfites in the product which were not
declared on the label.
Consumers
who have purchased "Chinese Dates" are urged to return it to the
place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the
company at 718-417-1668.
State
Agriculture Commissioner Nathan L. Rudgers today issued an alert to consumers
who are sensitive to eggs to avoid eating "Gotta Getta Bagel, Extra Large
Challah" bagels due to the presence of undeclared eggs. The bagels were
produced in November by Gotta Getta Bagel, 311 Central Avenue, Lawrence, NY.
Gotta Getta Bagel is voluntarily recalling the product.The bagels are packaged
six count, in a clear plastic bag, which is not coded. They were distributed in
Manhattan.
Routine
sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets food
inspectors revealed the bagels contained eggs, which were not declared on the
label. No illnesses or allergic reactions involving this product have been
reported. Consumers who have purchased "Gotta Getta Bagel, Extra Large
Challah" bagels should return them to the place of purchase.
Jasper Products Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Dairy Protein in Store Brand Soymilk
Jasper
Products of Joplin, MO is recalling 5,069 cases of 32 fluid ounce cartons of
soymilk packaged under the brand names of Stop & Shop, Western Family,
Safeway Select, and Full Circle because it may contain undeclared dairy
proteins. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to dairy proteins
run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume
these products.
The
soymilk was distributed directly to warehouses in Washington, Oregon, Utah,
Missouri, New York and Minnesota for further distribution to retail grocery
stores nationwide in 32 fluid ounce cartons under the following brands and lot
codes: Stop & Shop Original Soymilk lot code 2280P1F1A, Stop & Shop
Vanilla Soymilk lot code 2280P1F1A, Western Family Vanilla Soymilk lot code
2280P1F1A, Safeway Select Vanilla Soymilk lot codes 2280P1F1A and 2280P1F2A,
Full Circle Original Soymilk lot code 2280P1F1A, Full Circle Vanilla Soymilk
lot code 2280P1F2A.
There
has been one incident of an allergic reaction reported to date. After learning
of the incident and our resulting follow up investigation, it was determined
the products may contain undeclared dairy proteins. The problem was caused by a
temporary breakdown in the company's production process.
Consumers who have purchased the product listed above are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-877-769-7367.
Product: "EASY ENTREE" brand "POPCORN
STYLE CHICKEN, Fully Cooked, Breaded Chicken Breast With Rib Meat - Made With
White Meat" in 2-pound bags.
Codes: Produced August 29, 2002. The code "2241
P184" appears on each 2-pound bag. There is no number in the USDA mark of
inspection on the bags.
Problem: The product may contain small pieces of
plastic.
Discovered: The firm investigated consumer
complaints and determined that plastic material may have entered the process
contained in ingredients received from a supplier. The firm initiated a recall
and notified FSIS on December 11, 2002.
Establishment: ConAgra Poultry Company P.O. Box 519 Elberton, GA 30635
Contact: Elaine Born, Consumer Affairs, 800-321-1470
Quantity Recalled: Approximately 36,200 pounds
Distribution: Alabama, Florida, Georgia,
Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Tennessee
and Texas
Product: Smoked Pork Sausage Products
Codes:
Produced on
November 11, 2002. The products subject to recall are:
1-pound
vacuum packed packages of "MILD, BEAN BROTHERS Country SMOKED
SAUSAGE." Each package bears the sell by date, "02/10/03."
1-pound
vacuum packed packages of "HOT, BEAN BROTHERS Country SMOKED
SAUSAGE." Each package bears the sell by date, "02/10/03." Each
label bears the establishment number "EST. 9179" inside the USDA mark
of inspection.
Problem: The product may be contaminated with Listeria
monocytogenes.
Discovered: The firm notified the Food
Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) that it was recalling the product based on
notification, by the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services,
that a follow-up retail monitoring sample collected and analyzed by that
department indicated the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
Establishment: Crofton & Sons,
Inc. 10250 Woodberry Road Tampa, FL 33619
Contact: David Bean, Sales Manager, 813-685-7745
Quantity Recalled: Approximately 1,200 pounds
Distribution: Florida
PRODUCT Health Ade Solutomic Bio-Available Vitamins in 1
quart bottles.
CODE 9315501 exp
12/01.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Eniva
Corporation, Blaine, MN.
REASON The product
appeared to be spoiled (product was clumpy and bottles swollen).
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 1100
- 32 fluid ounce bottles.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.
BCN
Trading Inc., located at 50 Franklin Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11205, is recalling
3.52 oz. plastic bags of Mei Yuan Dried Mangoes because the product contains
high levels of undeclared sulfites. People who have severe sensitivity to
sulfites run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reactions if they
consume this product. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection
with this product.
The
Mei Yuan Dried Mangoes, a product of Mei Yuan Preserved Foods Co., Ltd., Taiwan,
was distributed in uncoded, 3.52 oz. plastic bags in the following states: New
York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Virginia and Florida.
The
recall was initiated after it was discovered through routine sampling by NYS
Dept. of Agriculture & Markets food inspectors that the product containing
sulfites was distributed in packaging that did not declare the presence of
sulfites. The consumption of 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving has been
reported to elicit severe reactions in some asthmatics. Anaphylactic shock
could occur in certain sulfite sensitive individuals upon ingesting 10
milligrams or more of sulfites. Analysis of the Mei Yuan Dried Mangoes revealed
that it contained 30.72 mg of sulfites per serving.
Establishments
and consumers who have purchased the 3.52 oz. plastic bags of Mei Yuan Dried
Mangoes can return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact the company at 718-522-3388.
South Beach Beverage
Company Issues a National Voluntary Recall of SoBe Green Tea and SoBe Energy
South
Beach Beverage Company today announced the voluntary recall of as many as 5,678
cases of SoBe Green Tea and 1,458 cases of SoBe Energy in 20-ounce glass
bottles due to the accidental presence of dextromethorphan, a substance
commonly found in over-the-counter cold and cough medications.
This
manufacturing error imparts a slight to intense bitter taste and may alter the
color of the affected beverages. If consumed in large quantities, this may cause
lightheadedness, nausea or other reversible symptoms. If consumed in
combination with certain medications, especially anti-depressants, e.g.,
monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), the affected beverages may cause health
risks.
The
potentially affected packages have been distributed primarily to convenience
stores and other retail outlets in parts of 11 states: California, Illinois,
Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, Nevada, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas and
Wisconsin.
The
only packages that may be affected are 20-ounce glass bottles of SoBe Green Tea
with the production code SEP2203 XXXXFG09162A3 and 20-ounce glass bottles of
SoBe Energy with the production code SEP2203 XXXXFG09172B3. Consumers who find
bottles with either of the above-listed production codes can call SoBe Consumer
Relations at 1-800-588-0548 to replace these products.
PRODUCT RED DIAMOND brand Wintermelon Strip, N.W. 12 oz.
(340 g), packaged in heat-sealed plastic bags. bIngr.: Wintermelon, Sugar.
Product of China.
CODE All products on
the market at the time the recall was initiated.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Recalling Firm: Starway Inc., Brooklyn, NY.
Manufacturer: Sun Wing Hong Food Limited, Hong Kong, China.
REASON The product contained undeclared sulfites (1600 ppm).
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 1 case (50 - 12 oz. packages per case) was
distributed.
DISTRIBUTION NY.
PRODUCT Pimento Cheese
Sandwiches, 4.5 oz, packaged under the VIP FOOD SERVICE label. The label states
in part, "PIMENTO CHEESE SANDWICH ** Ingredients: (cheese, pimento, salad
dressing, enriched br ** KEEP REFRIGERATED ** Net Wt 4.5 ox (127g).
CODE All products on
the market at the time the recall was initiated.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER International Vending, Inc., Louisville, KY.
REASON Sandwiches contained undeclared ingredients including egg yolks.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 58 sandwiches.
DISTRIBUTION KY.
PRODUCT EASTWELL brand
DRIED DATE packaged in a flexible plastic bag, NET WT. 12 oz. (340 g). PRODUCT
OF CHINA.
CODE Barcode # 911749 380497, "EXPIRATIONO: 24
MONTHS"
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Recalling Firm: Eastwell Trading Corp., Brooklyn,
NY.
Manufacturer: Jiangman Food I/E Co., Guangdong, China.
REASON The product contained undeclared sulfites (275 ppm).
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 24 cases (50 - 12 oz. packages per case) were
distributed. The recalling firm recovered approx. 16 cases from the retail
level, which were destroyed at the firm's warehouse.
DISTRIBUTION NY.
PRODUCT KLEIN'S
NATURALS brand fancy mix fruity deluxe in sealed, clear, rigid plastic
containers, net wt. 8 oz. Barcode #: 40312 20880
Ingredients: Pineapple, Papaya, Black & Gold Raisins, Banana, Craisins
(Cranberries), Apples.
CODE All products on the market at the time the recall was initiated.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Klein's Naturals, Ltd., Brooklyn, NY.
REASON The product contained undeclared sulfites (480 ppm).
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 206 cases (6 - 8 oz. packages per case); 314 - 8
oz. units were recovered & destroyed by the recalling firm.
DISTRIBUTION NY, NJ, PA, MA, CT, DE, CA and FL.
PRODUCT Sage, 2 oz
plastic bottles. Brand Label: Spice It.
CODE Lot
"0101" and "02107"
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Recalling Firm: Spice It, Lakewood, NJ
REASON
The product was contaminated with Salmonella.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 3,950 lbs.
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide.
Sara Lee® Issues Allergy Alert for Select Fruits
of the Forest Frozen Pies
Sara
Lee Bakery Group is voluntarily recalling specifically coded 40-ounce frozen
pies labeled Sara Lee® Signature Selections® Fruits of the Forest Pie because
some cartons may contain a different variety of pie containing walnuts.
Consumption of pies containing walnuts by people who have an allergy or
sensitivity to walnuts may result in a serious or life-threatening allergic
reaction. This product only poses a potential hazard to walnut-sensitive
individuals. The pies are safe for all other people to consume.
The
recall applies to a single day of production for cartons displaying the
production code 06032242XX (with XX representing any number between 00 and 24).
This code may be found embossed on the flap of the package near the tear-strip
used to open the carton. The incorrectly packaged cartons also contain a pouch
of caramel used as a topping for the walnut-containing pie. The pie was
distributed to retail grocery stores nationwide.
The
company has received a few complaints from some consumers who have bought
cartons of the Fruits of the Forest Pie containing another pie variety. There
have been no illness or allergic reactions reported. The affected Fruits of the
Forest Pie cartons are being removed from store shelves and may still be in
consumer possession. Consumers may return the pies to grocery retailers for a
full refund. Consumers who have any questions or concerns should call Sara Lee
Bakery Group toll-free at (800) 323-7117 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CST
Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.