MARCH 2001

 

WEEK ENDING MARCH 2

 

Product: ''PICK HUNGARIAN SALAMI'' in 2.75 lb. sticks.

Codes: Produced in Hungary on January 23, 2001. The product bears the code ''L23'' on the individual package labels.

Problem: The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Discovered: A sample collected by FSIS/OFO personnel on 01/30/01, returned a positive result for Listeria monocytogenes on 02/28/01.

Firm: Liberty Richter,   400 Lyster Avenue,  Saddle Brook, NJ 07662-5910

Contact: Kathie Gibbs Borkowski, Division V.P. Operations, 201-843-8900

Quantity Recalled: Approximately 3,700 pounds

Distribution: California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, and Ohio

 

WEEK ENDING MARCH 9

 

PRODUCT: German Chocolate Brownies, Peanut Butter Brownies – Giant, Cream Cheese Brownies, Peanut Butter Fudge Brownies- 8" SQ,

M & M Brownies - Giant

CODE: Sell by dates from Nov. 1 to Nov. 11. 

MANUFACTURER: Glen's Markets and Ashcraft Markets retail stores bakeries, northern Michigan

RECALLED BY: Spartan Stores, Inc., Grand Rapids, MI

DISTRIBUTION: Northern Michigan.

QUANTITY: 920 brownies of the various types.

REASON: Brownies contain undeclared eggs.

 

PRODUCT: Apple Pie, Blackberry Pie, Blueberry Pie, Peach Pie, Cherry Pie, Razzleberry Pie, Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie

CODE: All pies that do not list eggs as an ingredient.

MANUFACTURER: Western Country Pies, a Division of Edwards Fine Foods, Atlanta, GA.

DISTRIBUTION: AL, AZ, CA, COL, FL, ID, KS, LA, MO, NB, NM, NV, OK, OR, TN, TX, UT, WA, WY.

QUANTITY: 463,400 total pies.

REASON: The pies contain undeclared eggs.

 

PRODUCT: Red Wax Wedges of Cheddar Cheese

CODE: None.

MANUFACTURER: Manufacturer of bulk cheese: Hill & Valley Cheese, Inc., Cashton, WI

RECALLED BY: Bedford Cheese Store, Inc., Shelbyville, TN

DISTRIBUTION: Pell City, AL.

QUANTITY: 18,000.

REASON: The red wax wedges of cheddar cheese were manufactured using bulk cheese that Hill & Valley Cheese, Inc., Cashton, WI recalled due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

 

PRODUCT: Red Rind Cheddar Cheese Wedges

CODE: Product is not coded.  The firm recalled product sold at retail on or after October 13, 2000.

MANUFACTURER: Pioneer Cold Storage, Grenada, MS. Manufacturer of bulk cheese: Hill & Valley Cheese, Inc., Cashton, WI.

RECALLED BY: Jitney Jungle Stores of America, Inc., Jackson, MS

DISTRIBUTION: LA, MS, AL, FL.

QUANTITY: 17,362.4 pounds of cheese.

REASON: The product was manufactured using bulk cheese that Hill & Valley Cheese, Inc., Cashton, WI recalled due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.       

 

PRODUCT: Cole Slaw dressing in unlabeled plastic cups with plastic lids.   Dressing is packed 12/16 oz. containers per case.  Case labeling  states "COLE SLAW DRESSING **". 

CODE: Cole Slaw Dressing: pull dates up to and including 121700.

MANUFACTURER: Reser's Fine Foods, Inc., Beaverton, OR.

DISTRIBUTION: Oregon, Colorado, Arizona, and Idaho.

QUANTITY: 2540 cases.

REASON: Contains undeclared egg yolks.

 

PRODUCT: Bear Candy Smoked Salmon

CODE: "B118"and "B118X"ink stamped on individual packages. Packages are vacuum packed.

MANUFACTURER: 2 Bear Ltd., Seattle, WA.

DISTRIBUTION: California.

QUANTITY: 78 individual units weighing a total of 97 lbs.

REASON: The product was contaminated with Listeriamonocytogenes.

 

PRODUCT: Weiss brand Gingerbread Assortment

CODE: All cookies in Christmas seasonal packaging.

MANUFACTURER: Max Weiss GmBh, Nuernberg, Germany..

RECALLED BY: Stockmeyer, Inc., Lincoln Park, NJ

DISTRIBUTION: Nationwide.

QUANTITY: 5725 cases.

REASON: The product contains undeclared egg whites.

 

PRODUCT: Marshall's Best Smoked Whitefish Salad

CODE: 11777, expiration date 1/5/01.

MANUFACTURER: Premier Smoked Fish, Inc., dba Hommarus/Marshall Smoked Fish, Inc., Bensalem, PA.

DISTRIBUTION: New York.

QUANTITY: 5 lb tubs (600 lbs) and 30 cases of the 8 oz (2880 oz).

REASON: The product was contaminated with Listeriamonocytogenes.

 

PRODUCTS: a) Colby and Monterey Jack Cheese (Colby Jack, Marble Jack) in chunks, slices, horn cut, or cubed:

1) County Line Colby Jack Cheese (Chunk), Net Wt. 8 oz.

2) County Line Colby Jack Cheese (Cubes), Net Wt. 8 oz.

3) County Line Marble Jack Cheese(Horn Cut),Net Wt. 1.5 lb. 4) County Line Colby Jack Cheese Slices, Net Wt. 1.5 lb.

5) County Line Colby Jack Cheese Slices, in random weight          packages of about one pound.

6) Dorman's 100% Natural Colby Jack Cheese, two 5 pound labeled cubes packaged together

7) Lost Creek Farms Marble Jack (Horn Cut) random weight of about 1.5 lb.;

8) Lost Creek Farms Marble Jack (Cheese Slices), in random weight packages of about 7 - 10 oz.

b) Football Platters: County Line Football Platters containing Colby Jack Cheese.

c) Variety Pack: Dorman's 4/5 Lb. Variety Pack containing labeled 5 pound pakages of Colby Jack, Swiss, Pepper Jack, and Mild Cheddar cheeses. 

CODES: a) 1) sell by dates 12/24/00, 1/7/01, 1/13/01, and 1/16/01;

   2) sell by dates 12/24/00, 1/20/01, and 1/28/01;

   3) sell by date 3/24/01;

   4) sell by dates 12/22/00, 12/24/00, 1/7/01, and 1/17/01;

   5) sell by dates 12/20/00 and 12/25/00;

   6) coded 0180 311m, 0188 111M, 0188 311M, and 0194 311m;

   7) sell by date 3/24/01, distributed by Swissrose, Moonachie, NJ;

   8) sell by date 12/25/00, distributed by Swissrose, Moonachie, NJ.

b) purchased after 9/11/00; c) 0180 311m, 0194 311m and 0201 311m.

MANUFACTURER: Hill & Valley Cheese, Inc., Cashton, WI.

RECALLED BY: Swissrose International, Inc., Moonachie, NJ

DISTRIBUTION: Nationwide except in the far western U.S.; Two foreign accounts, Panama and Bermuda.

QUANTITY: 70216 pounds.

REASON: The cheeses were manufactured using bulk cheese that Hill & Valley Cheese, Inc., Cashton, WI recalled due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

 

PRODUCT: Japanese Cucumber Dressing packaged in unlabeled 2.5 lb. poly bags, packed 8/2.5 lb. bags/case. Case labeling stated "JAPENESE CUCUMBER DRESSING". 

CODE: Japanese Cucumber Dressing: pull dates up to and including 101400.

MANUFACTURER: Reser's Fine Foods, Inc., Beaverton, OR.

DISTRIBUTION: Idaho and Oregon.

QUANTITY: 407 cases.

REASON: Contains undeclared wheat.

 

PRODUCTS: a) Li'l Guy Trichips Bulk (CHTRBKCDM) containing Cinco De Mayo (CDM) chips which are red, white and green, packaged in unlabeled 5-lb. bags, 2 bags/case.  

b) Li'l Guy Trichips Red, White, Blue (CHTRBKRWB) containing red, white and blue chips (RWB) packaged in unlabeled 5-lb. bags, 2 bags/case.  

c. Li'l Guy Red Corn Tortillas - 6" (CT06RN) packaged in unlabeled bags containing 10-doz. tortillas, 6 bags/case. 

CODES: a) EXP 031001; b) EXP 030801; c) MFR 122900.

MANUFACTURER: Sloan Acquisition, dba Li'l Guy Foods, Inc., Kansas City, MO.

DISTRIBUTION: Missouri. 

QUANTITY: a) 65.5 cases; b) 65 cases; c) 8 cases.

REASON: The products do not bear ingredient statements and contain corn, FD&C Yellow No. 5 and FD&C Yellow No. 6.

 

PRODUCT: Wasabi Green Peas

CODE: None.

MANUFACTURER: City Nut and Candy, Inc., Hollywood, FL.

DISTRIBUTION: Florida.

QUANTITY: 30 packages.

REASON: The product contains undeclared FD&C Yellow No. 5 and FD&C Blue No. 1.

 

PRODUCTS: Pasteurized Liquid Salt Yolks coded 273-0 and labeled as "Packed By: Crystal Lake Egg Products, Inc., Warsaw, IN"

Pasteurized Frozen Whole Eggs coded 273-0

a) Labeled as "Distributed By: Elias Brothers Restaurants, Inc., Warren, MI"

b) Labeled as "Packed By: Crystal Lake Egg Products, Inc., Warsaw, IN"

Pasteurized Frozen Egg Product (whole eggs, citric acid) coded 273-0

a) Labeled as " Country Queen Scrambler" and " Produced for Country Queen Foods, Brampton, Ont."

b) Labeled as "Da-Break" and "Distributed By: Armour Egg Products, Omaha, NE"

CODE: a); b) and c) coded 273-0

MANUFACTURER: Crystal Lake Egg Products LLC, Warsaw, Indiana.

DISTRIBUTION: Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin, Kentucky and Brampton, Ontario, Canada.

QUANTITY: 91,170 lbs.

REASON: The products may be contaminated with Salmonella.

 

PRODUCT: Colonial Kitchen Bacon Bits

CODE: 08K3080, 06W3060, 09K3110, 09W3110, 08W3080, 08K3090, 09K3150, 09W3150.

MANUFACTURER: Feaster Foods, Omaha, NE.

RECALLED BY: Dollar Tree Stores, Inc., Chesapeake, VA

DISTRIBUTION: PA, IL, MS, and VA.

QUANTITY: 42552 bottles.

REASON: The product contains undeclared FD&C Red No. 40 and it not identified as an imitation bacon product.

 

WEEK ENDING MARCH 16

 

PRODUCT: Marshall’s Best Smoked Whitefish Salad, sold in 8 oz and 5 lb containers. 

CODE: Use by 01/05/01 batch #11777.

MANUFACTURER: Premier Smoked Fish, Inc., dba Hommarus/Marshall Smoked Fish, Inc., Bensalem, PA.

DISTRIBUTION: New York.

QUANTITY: 20 totes of the 5lb tubs (600 lbs) and 30 cases of the 8 oz (2880 oz).

REASON: The product was contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

 

PRODUCT: a) Silver Creek Fresh Prep Mini Veggie Trays; b) Super Nacho Trays

CODE: a & b) Best used by dates September 14 and prior.

MANUFACTURER: Silver Creek Fresh Prep, Rupert, ID., and Quality Produce, Garden City, ID.

RECALLED BY: Silver Creek Fresh, Inc., Garden City, ID

DISTRIBUTION: Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming and Montana.

QUANTITY: a) 342 cases; b) 137 cases.

REASON: a) The product contains undeclared egg yolks; b) The product contains undeclared eggs, egg yolks, FD&C Yellow No. 5, and No. 6, FD&C Red No. 40 and FD&C Blue No. 1.

 

PRODUCT:

a) Cherry Danish, 3.0 oz.

b) Cherry & Cheese Danish, 3.0 oz.

c) Cheese Danish, 3.0 oz.

d) Apple Danish, 3.0 oz.

e) Pineapple Danish, 3.0 oz.

f) Pineapple Cheese Danish, 3.0 oz.

g) Bavarian Cream Croissant, 3.0 oz.

CODE: No codes.

MANUFACTURER: Daisy’s Bakery, Passaic, NJ.

DISTRIBUTION: New York and New Jersey.

QUANTITY: 1865 dozen (including products listed under F-288/289-1).

REASON: The products contains undeclared certified colors as follows:

a) FD&C Red No. 40 and FD&C Yellow No. 5

b) FD&C Red No. 40 and FD&C Yellow No. 5

c) FD&C Yellow No. 5

d) FD&C Yellow No. 5

e) FD&C Yellow No. 5

f) FD&C Yellow No. 5

g) FD&C Yellow No. 5 and FD&C Yellow No. 6

 

PRODUCT: Cutler’s Pasteurized Frozen Egg Product, Cutler’s Angel Whip. 

CODE: 030-1

MANUFACTURER: Cutler Egg Products, Abbeville, AL.

DISTRIBUTION: Ohio and Florida.

QUANTITY: 94 – 30 pound containers.

REASON: The product was contaminated with salmonella.

 

PRODUCT: Lanio Cola Roja Nicaraguan Soda in 2 liter plastic bottles

CODE: All products with the expiration date of 10/21/01 or earlier (last misbranded lot was manufactured 10/21/00).

MANUFACTURER: Southeast-Atlantic Corporation, Miami, FL.

RECALLED BY: Sunshine Bottling Company, Miami, FL

DISTRIBUTION: Monroe, Miami-Dade and Broward Counties in Southeast Florida.

QUANTITY: 5113 cases.

REASON: The product contains undeclared FD&C Yellow No. 5 and FD&C Red No. 40.

 

PRODUCT: a) Nivea for Men-Double Action Face Wash 5 Fl. OZ 150mL tube; b) Men's Grooming Kit containing Nivea for Men-Double Action Face Wash 0.5 Fl. OZ. 15 mL tube 

CODE: All lots.

MANUFACTURER: Beiersdorf, inc., Juvena, Germany.

RECALLED BY: Beiersdorf, Inc., Norwalk, CT

DISTRIBUTION: Nationwide.

QUANTITY: a) 5 fl. Oz = 2,142 cases; b) 0.5 fl. Oz in kits = 33,000 cases.

REASON: The face wash contains the unapproved color additive acid red 14 (formerly certifiable as Ext. D&C Red No. 10).

 

PRODUCT: a) Lintzer Tart, 4.0 oz; b) Guava Pound Cake, 5 oz

CODE: No codes.

MANUFACTURER: Daisy’s Bakery, Passaic, NJ.

DISTRIBUTION: New York and New Jersey.

QUANTITY: 1865 dozen (including products listed under F-281/287-1 under class II above).

REASON: The products contains undeclared certified colors as follows: a) FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Blue No. 1, and FD&C Blue No. 2

b) FD&C Red No. 40 and FD&C Blue No. 1.

 

Product: Ground Beef.

Codes: Produced on March 08, 2001 and sold directly from the establishment's retail case in one pound frozen packages. The packages are marked with a ''Kenny's Food Market'' label that bears the establishment number ''EST.8978'' inside the USDA mark of inspection and the production date of ''03-08-2001.''

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

Discovered: A microbiological monitoring sample was collected by FSIS on March 08, 2001, returned positive results for E. coli O157:H7 on March 14, 2001.

Establishment: Kenny's Market 6708 10th Ave South Richfield, MN 55423

Contact: David Petty, Plant Manager, 612-866-6819

Quantity Recalled: Approximately 90 pounds

Distribution: Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota

 

Product: Ready-To-Eat Pork Sausage ''GOYA CHORIZOS.''

Codes: Produced March 01, 2001, and distributed for retail use in packages weighting 3.5 ounces each. Each package contains two chorizos and is labeled with the establishment's number ''EST. 2136'' in the USDA mark of inspection, product name ''GOYA CHORIZOS'' and the expiration date ''EXP.MAR 08 2002''

Problem: The product may be contaminated with Salmonella sp.

Discovered: A microbiological monitoring sample was collected by FSIS on 3/8/01, returned positive results for Salmonella sp. on 3/15/01.

Establishment: 814 Second Avenue Corporation    814 Second Ave    Elizabeth, NJ 07202

Contact: Mike Patracuollo, General Manager, 908-354-2674

Quantity Recalled: Approximately 1,100 pounds

Distribution: Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York.

 

WEEK ENDING MARCH 23

 

Product: Ground Beef

Codes: Produced on March 13, 2001 and March 14, 2001. The packages are marked with a ''ATL FOODS INC. GROUND BEEF'' label that bears the establishment number ''Est. 9122'' inside the USDA mark of inspection. Some packages contain the Julian code of ''072'' and the rest have a calendar date of ''MARCH 13, 01.''

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

Discovered: A microbiological monitoring sample was collected by FSIS on 3/13/01, returned positive results for E. coli O157:H7 on 3/18/01.

Establishment: Prime Foods, Inc  6 South Drive  Cartersville, GA 30120

Contact: Teresa B. Wade, Office Manager, 770-386-3773

Quantity Recalled: Approximately 8,100 pounds

Distribution: Georgia and Tennessee.

 

PRODUCT: Colby and Monterey Jack Cheese in chunks, loaves, longhorn style, shredded, or cubed):

1) ALBERTSON'S 1 lb. (chunk) Colby Jack Cheese;

2) ALBERTSON'S 8 oz. (chunk) Colby Jack Cheese;

3) ALBERTSON'S 9 to 15 oz. (chunk) Colby and Monterey Jack Cheese;

4) ALBERTSON'S 2 lb. (loaf) Colby Jack Cheese;

5) AMERICAN HERITAGE 26 to 32 oz. (chunk) Colby/Jack Cheese;

6) AMERICAN HERITAGE 1 lb. (chunk) Colby/Jack Cheese;

7) AMERICAN HERITAGE 2 lb. (loaf) Colby/Jack Cheese;

8) AMERICAN HERITAGE 8 oz. (chunk) Colby/Jack Cheese;

9) BEST CHOICE 9 to 15 oz. (chunk) Colby/Jack Cheese;

10) BEST CHOICE 8 oz. (longhorn) Colby/Jack Cheese;

11) BEST CHOICE 1 ˝ lb. (chunk) Colby/Jack Cheese;

l2) BEST CHOICE  10 oz. (chunk) Colby/Jack Cheese;

13) BEST CHOICE 1 lb. (chunk) Colby/Jack Cheese;

14) COOPER 10 oz. (chunk) Colby/Jack Cheese;

15) COOPER 7 oz. (chunk) Colby/Jack Cheese;

16) COOPER 2 lb. (loaf) Colby/Jack Cheese;

17) COOPER 2 1/2 lb. (loaf) Colby/Jack Cheese;

18) COUNTRY CROSSING 8 oz. (chunk) Natural Colby/Jack Cheese;

19) CUB FOODS 9 to 15 oz. (chunk) Colby Jack Cheese;

20) FLAVORITE 9 to 15 oz. Longhorn Style Colby/Jack Cheese;

21) FLAVORITE 1 lb. (chunk) Colby/Jack Cheese;

22) FLAVORITE 8 oz. (chunk) Colby/Jack Cheese;

23) FLAVORITE 26 to 32 oz. (chunk) Colby/Jack Cheese;

24) GREAT VALUE 2 lb. Feather Shredded Colby and Monterey Jack Cheese;

25) GREAT VALUE 8 oz. Fancy Shredded Colby and Monterey Jack Cheese;

26) GREAT VALUE 8 oz. Cubed Colby and Monterey Jack Cheese;

27) GREAT VALUE 1 lb. (chunk) Colby and Monterey Jack Cheese;

28) HEINEN’S 8 oz. (chunk) Colby/Jack Cheese;

29) HILL COUNTRY FARE 8 oz Cheese Bites Colby & Monterey Jack Cheeses;

30) HOME HARVEST 26 to 32 oz. (chunk) Colby/Jack Cheese;

31) HY-TOP 9 to 15 oz. (chunk) Colby/Jack Cheese;

32) HY-TOP 9 to 15 oz. Longhorn Style Colby/Jack Cheese;

33) HY-TOP 2 lb. Feather Shredded Colby/Jack Cheese;

34) HY-TOP 1 lb. (chunk) Colby/Jack Cheese;

35) HY-TOP 2 lb. Fancy Shredded Colby/Jack Cheese;

36) IGA 8 oz. Fancy Shredded Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese;

37) OUR FAMILY 1 lb. (chunk) Natural Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese;

38) OUR FAMILY 8 oz. (chunk) Natural Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese;

39) OUR FAMILY 9 to 15 oz. (chunk) Natural Colby and Monterey Jack;

40) OUR FAMILY 8 oz. Fancy Shredded Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese;

41) PARADE 1 lb. (chunk) Colby/Jack Cheese;

42) PARADE 2 lb. Feather Shredded Colby/Jack Cheese;

43) PARADE 2 lb. (loaf) Colby/Jack Cheese;

44) PARADE 8 oz. Fancy Shredded Colby/Jack Cheese;

45) PIGGLY WIGGLY 8 oz. (chunk) Colby/Jack Cheese;

46) REDNERS 9 to 15 oz. (chunk) Colby/Jack Cheese;

47) REDNERS 26 to 32 oz. (chunk) Colby/Jack Cheese;

48) REMARKABLE 9 to 15 oz. Natural Longhorn Style Colby/Jack Cheese;

49) SHOP n SAVE 26 to 32 oz.(chunk) Natural Colby/Jack Cheese;

50) SHURFINE 1 lb. (chunk) Colby and Monterey Jack Cheese;

51) SPARTAN 9 to 15 oz. (chunk) Natural Colby/Jack Cheese;

Shredded Four Cheese Blend (Mexican Blend, Fiesta Blend, Taco Cheese) consisting of Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Queso Quesadilla, and Asadero Cheeses:

52) ALBERTSON'S 8 oz. Fancy Shredded 4 Cheese Mexican Blend;

53) BEST CHOICE 8 oz. Shredded 4 Cheese Mexican Blend Cheese;

54) COOPER 8 oz. Fancy Shredded 4 Cheese Mexican Blend;

55) COOPER 8 oz. Fancy Shredded Colby/Jack Cheese;

56) COUNTRY CROSSING 12 oz. Fancy Shredded Mexican 4 Cheese Blend;

57) FLAVORITE 8 oz. Fancy Shredded 4 Cheese Mexican Blend;

58) GREAT VALUE 8 oz. Fancy Shredded Fiesta Blend Cheese;

59) HY-TOP 8 oz. Fancy Shredded 4 Cheese Mexican Blend;

60) IGA 8 oz. Fancy Shredded 4 Cheese Mexican Blend;

61) OUR FAMILY   8 oz. Fancy Shredded 4 Cheese Mexican Blend;        

62) PRICE CHOPPER 8 oz. Coyote Joe's Taco Cheese;

63) PRICE CHOPPER 1 lb. Coyote Joe's Taco Cheese.

CODE:

1) coded 18 Dec 00 - 18 Mar 01;

2) coded 15 Dec 00 - 17 Mar 01;

3) coded 16 Dec 00 -18 Mar 01;

4) coded 21 Nov 00 - 27 Jan 01;

5) coded 02 Dec 00 - 19 Mar 01;

6) coded 21 Nov 00;

7) coded 03 Dec 00 - 24 Mar 01;

8) coded 05 Dec 00;

9) coded 07 Dec 00 - 03 Mar 01;

10) coded 08 Feb 01;

11) coded 21 Nov 00 - 11 Feb 01;

l2) coded 08 Dec 00 - 08 Mar 01;

13) coded 18 Mar 01;

14) coded 23 Feb 01 - 06 Jun 01;

15) coded 07 Dec 00 - 29 Jan 01;

16) coded 24 Nov 00 - 17 Mar 01;

17) coded 03 Dec 00 - 09 Mar 01;

18) coded 24 Nov 00 - 03 Mar 01;

19) coded 14 Jan 01 - 03 Mar 01;

20) coded 30 Dec 00 - 05 Mar 01;

21) coded 18 Mar 01;

22) coded 28 Nov 00 - 05 Mar 01;

23) coded 21 Nov 00 - 03 Mar 01;

24) coded 26 Nov 00 - 24 Mar 01;

25) coded 24 Nov 00 - 22 Mar 01;

26) coded 14 Nov 00 - 25 Jan 01;

27) coded 15 Dec 00 - 25 Feb 01;

28) coded 05 Dec 00 - 04 Feb 01;

29) code 02 Dec 00 - 20 Jan 01;

30) coded 02 Dec 00 - 21 Dec 00;

31) coded 09 Feb 01 - 03 Mar 01;

32) coded 04 Dec 00;

33) coded 06 Dec 00 - 18 Mar 01;

34) coded 16 Dec 00 - 11 Feb 01;

35) coded 08 Mar 01;

36) coded 02 Feb 01;

37) coded 05 Dec 00 - 18 Mar 01;

38) coded 27 Nov 00 - 18 Mar 01;

39) coded 02 Dec 00 - 18 Mar 01;

40) coded 08 Jan 01 - 22 Mar 01;

41) coded 16 Dec 00 - 30 Dec 00;

42) coded 06 Dec 00 - 18 Mar 01;

43) coded 03 Dec 00 - 27 Jan 01;

44) coded 25 Nov 00 - 09 Mar 01;

45) coded 25 Nov 00 - 10 Mar 01;

46) coded 02 Dec 00 - 29 Jan 01;

47) coded 02 Dec 00 - 29 Jan 01;

48) coded 28 Jan 01;

49) coded 02 Feb 01;

50) coded 16 Dec 00 - 07 Jan 01     with UPC #  15400-83308;       

51) coded 14 Dec 00 - 18 Mar 01;

52) coded 17 Jan 01 - 04 Apr 01;

53) coded 06 Mar 01 - 08 Apr 01;

54) coded 14 Apr 01;

55) coded 29 Mar 01 - 20 Jun 01;

56) coded 13 Jan 01 - 12 Feb 01;

57) coded 24 Feb 01 - 06 Mar 01;

58) coded 23 Dec 00 - 09 Apr 01;

59) coded 27 Dec 00 - 02 Apr 01;

60) coded 08 Apr 01;

61) coded 27 Dec 00 - 07 Apr 01;      

62) coded 23 Dec 00 - 07 Apr 01;

63) coded 02 Apr 01.

MANUFACTURER OF BULK CHEESE: Hill & Valley Cheese, Inc., Cashton, WI.

RECALLED BY: Schreiber Foods, Inc., Green Bay, WI

DISTRIBUTION: Nationwide.

QUANTITY: 1,431,539 pounds.

REASON: The cheese products were manufactured using bulk cheese that Hill & Valley Cheese, Inc., Cashton, WI recalled due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

 

PRODUCT: Kellogg Eggo Nutrigrain Whole Wheat Waffles - 12.3 oz. (10 waffles per carton/ 12 cartons per case).

CODE: Manufacturing code date beginning with 06300EJB.

MANUFACTURER: Kellogg Company, San Jose, CA.

RECALLED BY: Kellogg Company, Battle Creek, MI

DISTRIBUTION: California, Montana, Nevada, Washington, Utah, Texas, Arizona and Hawaii.

QUANTITY: 4,800 cases (10 waffles/carton/ 12 cartons/case).       

REASON: The cartons labeled as "Eggo Nutri-Grain Whole Wheat Waffles" actually contain a second product, Eggo Nut & Honey Waffles. 

The Nut & Honey Waffles contain peanuts that are not listed on the label of the Whole Wheat Waffles.

 

PRODUCT: The First brand Dried Persimmon packed in flexible plastic packages, net wt. 14-oz. (396g).

CODE: None.

MANUFACTURER: Soon Foong Company, West Hong Kong, China.

RECALLED BY: Strong America Limited, Importer and distributor, Brooklyn, NY

DISTRIBUTION: NY, MA and IL.

QUANTITY: 120 cases (50 - 14 oz. Packages per case).

REASON: The product contains undeclared sulfites.

 

PRODUCT: a) Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese: 

1) Sysco Imperial Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese, Net Wt. 5    lbs;

2) Darlington Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese, Net Wt. 5 lbs;

3) Glenview Farms Fancy Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese, Net Wt. 10 lbs.;

4) Glenview Farms Feather Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese, Net Wt. 5 lbs.;

5) Sargento Deep V Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese, Pack/Size 6/5 LB, Net Wt 30#.

b) Shredded Cheddar/Monterey Jack Cheese:

1) Shullsburg Wisconsin Cheese Fancy Shredded 50% Cheddar/50% Monterey Jack Cheese, Net Wt. 5 Lbs.

2) Glenview Farms Fancy Shredded Mild Cheddar/Monterey Jack Cheese, Net Wt. 10 Lbs.

c) Shredded Colby/Monterey Jack Cheese:

   Schreiber Ready-Cut Select Cheese, A Blend of Feather Shredded 50% Colby and 50% Monterey Jack Cheese, Net Wt. 5 Lbs.

CODE: a) 1) labeled as packed 08 17 00; 2) coded 231 0; 3) coded 08M18AL0 or 09M01AL0; 4) coded 08M19AL0 5) dated NOV 14 00

b) 1) labeled with sell by date May 15 01; 2) coded 08M15AL0. c) coded 228 0 or 232 0.

MANUFACTURER OF BULK CHEESE: Hill and Valley Cheese, Cashton, WI.

RECALLED BY: Marathon Cheese Corporation, Marathon, WI

DISTRIBUTION: Nationwide.

QUANTITY: 1609 twenty pound cases and 1000 thirty pound cases.

REASON: The cheese products were manufactured using bulk cheese that Hill & Valley Cheese, Inc., Cashton, WI recalled due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

 

PRODUCT: STR brand Dried Vegetable (Lily Flower) in 6 oz. (170g) plastic bags. 

CODE: None.

MANUFACTURER: Xiamen Da Chang Hua Imp. & Exp. Co., Ltd., Xiamen, Fujian, China.

RECALLED BY: Strong America Limited, Brooklyn, NY

DISTRIBUTION: New York.

QUANTITY: 10 cases (100 - 6 oz bags per case).

REASON: The product contained undeclared sulfites.

 

PRODUCT: Norpaco Imported Sun Dried Tomatoes, 32 oz. Size.

CODE: All codes on the market at the time the recall was initiated.

MANUFACTURER: Norpaco Gourmet Foods, Bristol, CT

DISTRIBUTION: New York.

QUANTITY: 144 cases (12/32 oz case).

REASON: The product contained undeclared sulfites.

 

PRODUCT: Husty brand Dried Lily Flower in 6 oz. (170g) plastic bags. 

CODE: None.

MANUFACTURER: Fouzhou Golden Banyan Foodstuffs Co., Ltd., Fujian, China.

RECALLED BY: Well Luck Co., Jersey City, NJ

DISTRIBUTION: VA, PA, NC, NY, MA, MO, DE, FL, OH, NJ, IL, MD.

QUANTITY: 386 cases X 50 - 6 oz bags.

REASON: The product contained undeclared sulfites.

 

PRODUCT: a) Meijer brand Newborn Gentle Real Fabric Cloths baby wipes. 80 per package.  Distributed by Meijer Distribution, Inc., Grand

Rapids, MI.

b) Target brand Sensitive Skin cloth Baby Wipes. 2-80 ct tubs per package. Distributed by Target Corporation, Minneapolis, MN.    

c) White Cloud brand Newborn Gentle fabric cloth baby wipes. 80 per package. 

CODE: All lots on the market at the time the recall was initiated.

MANUFACTURER: Nice-Pak Products, Inc., Mooresville, IN.

DISTRIBUTION: Nationwide (Meijer, Target and Wal-Mart outlets).

QUANTITY: Approximately 20,000 cases.

REASON: The product may be contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia.

 

WEEK ENDING MARCH 30

 

Product: ''DEVANCO FOODS INC. SLICED COOKED BEEF''

Codes: Produced March 09, 2001, and packaged in cases containing two 5 lb. bags. The packages are marked with a ''DEVANCO FOODS INC.'' label that bears the establishment number ''Est. 17064'' inside the USDA mark of inspection and each package is marked with a Julian date code of ''071.''

Problem: The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Discovered: A microbiological monitoring sample was collected by FSIS on 3/13/01, returned positive results for Listeria monocytogenes on 3/22/01.

Establishment: Devanco Foods, Inc.   2055 Lunt Avenue   Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Contact: Jean Kringas/Dina Roupas, Office Representatives, George Apostolou, President, (847) 228-7070

Quantity Recalled: Approximately 1,570 pounds

Distribution: Illinois and Indiana.

 

Product: Ready-To -Eat Cooked Beef Italian Sausage

Codes: Produced on March 19, 2001 and packaged on 3/20/01. The packages are marked with the product name "Conti's Genesee Valley Brand COOKED BEEF ITALIAN SAUSAGE", establishment number "EST. 7814" in the USDA mark of inspection and a Julian code "78."

Problem: The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Discovered: A microbiological sample was collected by FSIS on 3/20/01, returned positive results for Listeria monocytogenes on 3/28/01.

Establishment: Conti Packing Co, Inc.   2299 Brighton-Henrietta Road   Rochester, NY 14692

Contact: P. Thomas Conti, Treasurer, 716-424-2500

Quantity Recalled: Approximately 7,800 pounds

Distribution: State of New York.

 

Product: "FULLY COOKED GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST STRIPS WITH RIB MEAT"

Codes: All products produced between March 01, 2000 to March 30, 2001and packaged in 40 LB cases with case numbers 50054, 5005430K, and 5005440G. The cases are marked with a "TACO BELL FULLY COOKED GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST STRIPS WITH RIB MEAT" label that bears the establishment number "EST. P-17341" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

Problem: The product contains undeclared allergens (whey and egg yolks).

Discovered: The firm determined that whey and egg yolks were not declared on the ingredient statement on the labels, and notified FSIS.

Establishment: Keystone Foods Corp.  507 Industrial Parkway    East Garden, AL 35903

Contact: Allison Appleby, Food Safety Quality Assurance Manager, (256) 492-4050

Quantity Recalled: Approximately 3.7 million pounds

Distribution: California, Florida, Kentucky, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Texas, and Virginia

 

Product: "Marie Callender’s HEARTY CHICKEN ‘N HOMESTYLE NOODLES" soup

Codes: Produced and packaged on February 03, 2000, in 18.75-ounce cans. Each package bears "EST. P-91" in the USDA mark of inspection, and a date code of "023L3P91".

Problem: The product may be contaminated with metal.

Discovered: Several consumer complaints had prompted the establishment to investigate the problem and initiate the recall.

Establishment: ConAgra Grocery Products Co.  535 Terry Lane    Archbold, OH 43502

Contact: Robin Dragich, Consumer Communication, (877) 528-0745; Karen Lynn, Corp. Communication, (402) 595-5392

Quantity Recalled: Approximately 271,000 pounds

Distribution: Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, and Utah